| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3746
Appeal against conscription of: Simpson Illingworth
Age: 40
Address: The Fleece Hotel, Bedale
Occupation: Innkeeper
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W H C Horsfall, Military Representative
Summary of case: He had been granted temporary exemption to 31 July 1917. The military representative appealed against this decision and requested a review of Illingworths certificate of exemption stating: This man having left his employment at the sewerage works should now join the Amy instead of being retained in civilian employment. A letter from the War Department Balfour, Beatty & Co Ltd., dated 20 June 1917, states that Illingworth is employed as a bricklayer under the Munitions Act on work of National Importance at the Catterick Camp.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3474]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Withdrawn |