| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3996
Appeal against conscription of: Alan Stanley
Age: 18
Address: Marton, Sinnington
Occupation: Joiner and wheelwright's apprentice
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John L Kirk, Military Representative
Summary of case: Stanley' employer, Clarence Pennington, had appealed in Jul 1917 on the grounds that he had more work than he could manage alone, and much of his work required two men. Stanley was given temporary exemption until 1 Dec 1917. The clerk noted that he was very small and had three brothers in the army. The military representative cited the national interest, the presence of other joiners in the area, and the fact that he was classified A1 in his appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |