| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4762
Appeal against conscription of: William George Bailey
Age: 27
Address: 21 Ward Street, West Hartlepool
Occupation: Shipyard labourer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J H Pounder & Co, employer
Summary of case: Bailey had been employed by the NER and been granted conditional exemption but had left that employment so the National Service Representative had asked for a review of his certificate. No-one had opposed the application so the certificate had been withdrawn. This appeal was by his new employers against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 18 Mar 1918. Allowed conditional exemption whilst remaining in shipbuilding employment. |