| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3776
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Christopher Johnson
Age: 37
Address: Ilton, Masham
Occupation: Timber feller etc
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: F C Johnson
Summary of case: In his initial appeal of June 1916, Johnson was granted absolute exemption by the local tribunal. However, in Aug 1916, the military representative appealed against this and asked why 'this man should not be released for military service.' In Feb 1917 the military representative appealed again stating there would be no serious hardship if Johnson joined the army, as the army allowances would cover his current earnings. The local tribunal granted temporary exemption to 1 May 1917. Then in April 1917 Johnson appealed before his temporary exemption ran out stating that his smallholding could not be run by his wife who is in bad health. Local tribunal stated he was not to be called up until 31 Jul 1917. Finally in June 1917, Johnson appeals to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal. His wife has had a nervous breakdown and has been an inmate of Clifton Asylum. Her doctor and Jameson both state that if he was called up she may suffer a relapse. Johnson further states that 'I should be at home at night-time in charge of the home and children. I have no one close at hand who could see after her in case she had a relapse.'
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |