| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4421
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Brown
Age: 23
Address: Leyburn
Occupation: Timber leader etc.
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: Brown works for his father who is engaged in providing timber for the Government. A letter from the Board of Trade was submitted to the North riding Appeal Tribunal showing the urgency of the work. Temporary exemption was granted by the local tribunal to 1 Jan 1918 in view of the importance of the man's work. Military representative appealed against this.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Military appeal allowed. Certificate to be withdrawn. |