| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4368
Appeal against conscription of: John Sanderson
Age: 35
Address: 7 Whitby Road, Loftus
Occupation: Timber haulier
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J Sanderson
Summary of case: In July 1917 Sanderson was granted exemption to 1 Oct 1917 conditional on remaining in present occupation leading timber for mines. This case is a reapplication to continue his exemption. He leads timber to three mines for pit props - Lumpsey, Kilton, and Carlin How. It is a one man business having four horses, two carts and two rolleys. Supporting letter from Lumpsey Mines says that he is employed hauling timber and there appears to be every prospect of his being required so long as the war lasts, as the output of ironstone which is so necessary for the manufacture of munitions is now dependent entirely upon our local supplies of timber. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3816, NRCC/CL 9/1/4936, NRCC/CL 9/1/5769]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Oct 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 conditionally on his continuing in his present occupation |