| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4225
Appeal against conscription of: George William Wood
Age: 32
Address: 14 Skinner Street, Whitby
Occupation: Butcher's manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had adjourned the appeal of Craig, who stated it was no longer in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation, but should be engaged in military service. He asked for a review of the certificate of exemption. Craig appealed against this adjournment to the Appeal Tribunal, stating the same appeal as previously... Woods employer, Fred Clough, subsequently submitted a form for appeal to the Central Tribunal. However leave to appeal was refused.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Allowed but he is not to be called up before 31 Oct 1917. Military appeal |