| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3909
Appeal against conscription of: John Francis Lyth
Age: 40
Address: Iburndale, Sleights
Occupation: Jobbing mason
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: E G Rowland, friendly Society District Secretary
Summary of case: Engaged in his spare time as Secretary of a large Lodge of Oddfellows. We have tried to get someone else to take the position but have entirely failed. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2779, 2780, 2781 and 2782. NRCC/CL 9/1/3906, 3707 and 3708]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jul 1917. Dismissed. |