| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3934
Appeal against conscription of: James Horner
Age: 34
Address: Topcliffe Road, Thirsk
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Lieut. F E Walker, Military Representative
Summary of case: Initially given conditional exemption on appeal from employer William James Horner, so long as he remains in present occupation and joins Volunteer Training Corps. Military appeal 25 June 1917 stating that it was no longer in the national interests that this man remains in civil employment. Temporary exemption granted up to 1 January 1918. Military representative appealed again stating that the temporary exemption was too long.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jul 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Man exempt to 1 Oct 1917 final. |