| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4415
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Jackson
Age: 36
Address: Monsolo Road, Ladywell, London SE
Occupation: Canteen manager
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Military Representative, Henry Scrope Danby on Yore, Middleham
Summary of case: Military representative wanted certificate reviewed as he considered that a man passed as A1 should not continue in civil life as a canteen manager. The local tribunal withdrew Jacksons certificate of absolute exemption and a temporary exemption was granted to 1 Dec 1917 without right of further application. Jackson was canteen manager at the Prisoner of War camp at Colsterdale, Masham. Employer considered him indispensable and was unable to find a man suitable to replace him. Jackson writes that he was unaware that his case was coming before the tribunal on 9 Nov 1917 and thus considered he was not able to appeal on domestic grounds. His wife was 4 months pregnant with their third child. Clerk replied to his letter that Jackson's wife's condition was not sufficient grounds to grant exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |