| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3972
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Jackson
Age: 40
Address: The Forge, Moorsholm
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Joseph Jackson
Summary of case: Jackson was a blacksmith and engineer, mainly working for farmers in a large area around Brotton. He worked alone and was fully occupied with repairs and overhauls to agricultural machines and also to gas, oil and petrol engines. His work was essential to the farmers of the district, since he was the only smith in the district who specialised in this way.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1917. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1918. |