| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4002
Appeal against conscription of: John Bernard Swinnerton
Age: 26
Address: Prospect House, Kirkbymoorside
Occupation: Dental surgeon
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Geo. Crombie & Sons, solicitors.
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917 (case 3144). John Swinnerton bought the dental practice in Kirkbymoorside in 1915 after the death of the previous owner, leaving the practice now would result in severe financial hardship. John Swinnerton also travels to Helmsley and Pickering to carry out dental work there and provided dental services to the Kings Royal Rifles while they were in Duncombe Park. The nearest other qualified dental surgeon is some 14 miles away. Swinnerton has also been medically classified as B.1, so therefore not fit for General Service.[See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/3144
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 31 Dec 1917, conditional on remaining in current employment. |