| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5017
Appeal against conscription of: Cyril Wood
Age: 18
Address: Calvis Hall, Thornton le Street
Occupation: Cowman etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph J Wood, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous exemption until 1 Jul 1918. Appellant states that this man in invaluable to the business and without him the business would have to be sold.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 28 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |