| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3843
Appeal against conscription of: John Edward Armstrong
Age: 27
Address: Wilton Pickering
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested:
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: John Edward Armstrong
Summary of case: Local tribunal granted conditional exemption from the as long as Armstrong joined the Volunteer Training Corps. He is now appealing, stating that is too difficult for him to go to the drill hall which is five miles away after a days work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Dismissed decision of local tribunal to stand |