| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3652
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Hellowell Howard
Age: 39
Address: Sandal House, Silver Street, Whitby
Occupation: Master builder
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Hellowell Howard
Summary of case: Howard had been in business for 12 years as a builder and contractor. The local tribunal had given him a temporary exemption until 1 July 1917 to make arrangements. Howard appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 May 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |