| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4222
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph King Sewell
Age: 27
Address: Fairleigh, Prospect Hill, Whitby
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Whitby 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, f) conscientious objection, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: K E T Wilkinson, Solicitor for Joseph King Sewell
Summary of case: On 3 April 1917 Sewell was allowed exemption to 1 Sep 1917. He has a conscientious objection to all war and before his father fell ill, requiring him to come back and manage the business; he was with the Friends War Victims Expedition. He also states that the grocery business has become more complicated with the introduction of rationing. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1817, NRCC/CL 9/1/3287, NRCC/CL 9/1/4890, NRCC/CL 9/1/5648]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Allowed to 31 March 1918. If possible he should do St John Ambulance work. |