| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5159
Appeal against conscription of: James Ruddock
Age: Not stated
Address: Foster Street, Brotton
Occupation: Slaughterman etc
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A R Williamson, National Service Representative
Summary of case: the local tribunal appeal stated that he should be allowed temporary exemption for 3 months as he is the only butcher and slaughterman of Brotton. The national service representative appealed against this, stating: 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. Allowed. National Service appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |