| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4252
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Weatherill
Age: 34
Address: 28a Union Terrace, York
Occupation: Milk retailer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Henry Wetherill
Summary of case: Wetherill retails 50 gallons of milk to 300 customers, running the family business. He is also a special constable in the Groves and Heworth district. His first application was in June 1916 and he was granted an exemption on condition of his remaining in his present occupation. On 11 Sep 1917 the local tribunal granted a further temporary exemption until 6 Nov 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep1917. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand |