| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5006
Appeal against conscription of: John Ward
Age: 31
Address: 9 Gresham Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Fruit merchants secretary etc
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W I Hustler, National Service Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted Ward a certificate of exemption to 1 February 1918 due to business obligations Having regard to the importance of distribution of potatoes etc and to the position occupied by the attested man as salesman and general manager of a large firm, the tribunal felt justified in granting this exemption. The national service representative applealed against this decision, as the man was 32 and passed for general service.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Allowed. National Service application. Certificate to be withdrawn. |