| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5190
Appeal against conscription of: James Pattison
Age: 38
Address: 44 Cannon Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Tinsmith etc
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Pattison
Summary of case: The local tribunal found that it was not in the national interest for this man to remain in civilian employment. .Pattison appealed against this decision stating that he is married with five children. Pre-war his father and two brothers worked in his business. His father has subsequently died, the two brothers joined the army and one has been killed. His eldest son is of “delicate health”. Pattison believes himself to be in a certified occupation producing much for the military.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |