| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3620
Appeal against conscription of: Charles William Pointing
Age: 38
Address: Romanby, Northallerton
Occupation: Nursery gardener foreman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation,
Appellant: Major J.Hawkin, Military Representative
Summary of case: This man has 19 yearsÂ’ experience and is highly skilled and business is of national importance and would have no alternative but to close down if man called up. Cultivation of forest trees and market garden is a certified occupation. This man is also 37 years of age with 2 children. Appellant states it is no longer in the national interest that this man should remain in civil employment.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |