| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3491
Appeal against conscription of: John William Sigsworth
Age: 38
Address: Highfield house, Nawton, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Tenant farmer
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John William Sigsworth
Summary of case: Originally exemption was on the grounds of his occupation being an exempt occupation. This was reviewed by the military representative and the outcome was that the exemption was withdrawn and for the man not to be called up till 1 June 1917. Much correspondence ensued from solicitors representing John Sigsworth regarding the procedures of the military review treating an attested man the same as if he was under the auspices of the Military Service Act. The solicitors had noted many other attested men being treated in the same way and questioned these procedures.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917 Dismissed. |