| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3989
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher Lynn
Age: 35
Address: 1 Teak Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Grocer etc
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: Yes. 3 Aug 1917
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Not stated
Summary of case: On 3 Aug 1917 the North Riding Appeal Tribunal had dismissed an appeal by the military representative on the grounds that Lynn was in a certified occupation. The military representative had appealed to the Central Tribunal who had upheld his appeal; they decided Lynn was only temporarily engaged in the distribution of provisions, being usually a carter engaged in the distribution of yeast.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1917. Dismissed on the ground that the man is in a certified occupation. Leave to appeal granted. Military appeal |