| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5158
Appeal against conscription of: William Burt
Age: 31
Address: 16 Yeoman Street, Skelton
Occupation: Coal leader 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: A R Williamson, National Service Representative
Summary of case: In their appeal to the local tribunal the Skelton Cooperative Society stated that Burt was indispensable. The local tribunals granted exemption for three months. The national service representative disagreed with this and appealed: I contend that it is no longer in the national interest that this man should be retained in civil life.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Jun 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |