| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4326
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Steedman
Age: 28
Address: School House, Catterick
Occupation: Headmaster
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: Reverend William Kerr Smith on behalf of the Managers of Catterick School
Summary of case: Joseph is headmaster of Catterick School. There are currently 120 children attending the school, if Joseph were called up, it is likely that the school would close. The school is part of the Reverend Michael Sydells trust. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3196]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |