| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3520
Appeal against conscription of: George Thornhill
Age: 29
Address: 52 Chestnut Grove, New Earswick
Occupation: Fitter
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Rowntree & Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: On 16 June 1916 the local tribunal granted conditional exemption to 24 Apr 1917 while in present occupation. The certificate withdrawn as from 8 May 1917 and exemption was granted conditional upon him obtaining before that date work of national importance... Thornhill had qualifications required in munition works and had been passed B2.Rowntrees claimed he was if more use in his current occupation than he would be in the army
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed. Certificate to be cancelled. |