| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3603
Appeal against conscription of: John George Liddell
Age:32
Address: Moorsholm, Boosbeck
Occupation: Builder and smallholder
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John G Liddell
Summary of case: The local tribunal had considered that in the 'great urgency' for men applicant should not be exempted and gave him one month exemption to sort out his affairs. Appellant appealed against this decision stating he is in business with his brother. They are the only builders in Moorsholm and area. Carry out repairs to farmhouses, miners' cottages and sanitary work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |