| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4757
Appeal against conscription of: William Wilson
Age: 40
Address: Hovingham, Malton
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested : Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Wilson
Summary of case: Wilson received temporary exemption to 30 Sep 1917. Further temporary exemption was granted to 19 Feb 1918 but not subject to renewal, variation or extension. The military representative objected to this. Wilson appealed but the local tribunal's view was that he was not engaged in work of national importance the whole time and that his business could be maintained by someone not liable to military service or by his sister. The decision stated that he was not to be called up before 6 Apr 1918.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 18 Mar 1918. Dismissed. |