| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3916
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Breckon
Age: 40
Address: 123a Church Street, Whitby
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: Robert Wilson, Breckon's employer, appealed to the local tribunal for him to continue in current employment. A temporary exemption was granted to 1 Sept 1917. Craig appealed against this stating 'It is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation but should be engaged in military service'.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jul 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal. |