| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3595
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Wright Snaith
Age:38
Address: Danby Grosmont
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Brotchie, Military Representative
Summary of case: Snaith was granted conditional exemption as he was in certified occupation, blacksmith and farrier. Granted 1 May 1917. George Brotchie appealed on grounds that it was not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation but should be engaged in military service. Letter in support of the appeal of Snaith from 28 local farmers.
Supporting evidence: yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed Military appeal |