| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4446
Appeal against conscription of: John Littlejohn McPherson
Age:32
Address: 27 Willow Street, Walmgate, York
Occupation: Head flour packer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: J L McPherson
Summary of case: Domestic. Two brothers killed on invalided to home service out of four also four brother in laws serving. In their decision to cancel his certificate of exemption the local tribunal stated that, He is a married man with five children and the wife would therefore receive a considerable amount in allowances. The tribunal were of the opinion that they could not at this stage grant any further exemption on the sentimental grounds mentioned in the Notice of Appeal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1917. Dismissed |