| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3371
Appeal against conscription of: John Boulton Harrison
Age: Over 31
Address: 7 Elders Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: John Harrison
Summary of case: Harrison had previously been given a certificate of exemption from the local tribunal. Following an appeal by a military representative, Captain GWO Huddart, on 27 Mar 1917, Harrison's certificate of exemption was withdrawn but he was not to be called up before 1 May 1917. Harrison appealed on 28 Mar 1917 stating he was the only son left at home to work in the 30 year established business and support his elderly widowed mother; as his three brothers had already been called up for military service. The clerk of the local tribunal noted that Harrison had agreed to take the military representatives appeal to the local tribunal as a review of his certificate. They also noted that Harrison's mother was well able to keep things going.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1917. Dismissed. |