| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4112
Appeal against conscription of: George Hodge Wildsmith
Age: Not stated
Address: North Cowton, Darlington
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: G H Wildsmith
Summary of case: Appeals for further exemption. Claiming engagement in indispensable work to agriculture. Sole joiner, cartwright and undertaker in two parishes, population of 500.Petition raised by local farmers but not attached. Also a member of Volunteer Training Corps. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/2557]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Aug 1917 Allowed to 1 Oct 1917, final. [on 30 Aug the word 'Final' was removed] |