| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4937
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Fearnley
Age: 41
Address: 111 High Street, Brotton
Occupation: Grocer etc
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W H J Horsfall, National Service Representative
Summary of case: 'As this man is passed B.1. It is no longer necessary in the national interests that he should be retained in his present occupation.' However, in the meantime Mr Fearnley has changed his occupation to one of an ironstone miner and now does work of great responsibility. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3426]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Apr 1918. Withdrawn. National Service appeal. |