| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4418
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfred Montague Lawson
Age:36
Address: Silver Street, Masham
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Scrope, Military Representative, Danby on Yore, Middleham
Summary of case: Lawson, classed A1, has a large drapery business employing two tailors so that three families are dependent on the business. It was considered that the business was sufficiently staffed and could continue if Lawson was called up
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Military application. Allowed. Certificate to be withdrawn, not to be called up until 1 Jan 1918. |