| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3956
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Smith Tyerman
Age: 30
Address: Snowdon Terrace, Brompton, Northallerton
Occupation: Cloth Lapper
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J Wilford & Sons, employer. Linen manufacturers, Brompton ,Northallerton
Summary of case: Employed in a certified occupation and employer states not only is he vital but they have already lost 30 men to the war. If the mill closes the village would suffer serious hardship. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2484],
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jul 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |