| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4239
Appeal against conscription of: John Edwin Gibson
Age: 28
Address: Stillington Mill, Stillington
Occupation: Farm horseman and miller
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J Gibson, father
Summary of case: In their reasons for their decision, the local tribunal stated that the son who had been in the asylum was discharged cured. They felt that the father and son would be able to work the farm and mill. John Edwin Gibson wrote to the Appeal Tribunal after they had made their decision asking if he could appeal again as he had had notice from the War Agricultural Executive Committee to appeal. He also wrote that his father is a confirmed drunkard and cannot be trusted to handle money. One brother is in the army and the other is at home but has been in an asylum. He was informed that as he had received his call up papers any appeal would been the permission of the Army Council.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed. |