| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3959
Appeal against conscription of: John Mather
Age: 37
Address: 7 Victoria Terrace, Northallerton
Occupation: Linoleum Printer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Not stated
Summary of case: The linoleum works are “practically denuded of men” and they cannot be replaced. Much of the work is supplying the Admiralty and is too heavy for women. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/312]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Sept 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |