| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3594
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas John Williamson
Age: 23
Address: Coronation House Castleton
Occupation: Cart & Wheelwright
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current employment d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Yeoman Williamson
Summary of case: Thomas Williamson works for his father who has been unable to find a substitute. Three previous exemptions had been granted. Application for further exemption was refused on 21 Apr 1917. Thomas Williamson had received his call up papers and the decision whether he had the right to a rehearing was a matter of dispute between the authorities. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2498]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Allowed to 23 Nov 1917 |