| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3765
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Yeoman
Age: 38
Address: Skeeby, Darlington
Occupation: Roadman etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Yeoman
Summary of case: On 25 May 1917 the County Surveyor for the North Riding Council said it was most desirable that Yeoman be retained as he was needed to keep the roads maintained as they were now much used by military traffic. The military representative said Yeoman should join as his skills would be most useful on the roads in France. Yeoman asked for exemption because of hardship, as his wife was delicate, having been in hospital for two years and now under Doctor's Orders. They had two daughters. His request was declined. Yeoman did ask for leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal but the Clerk of the tribunal said this would not be agreed as it was out of time.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Not to be called up till 1 Aug 1917. |