| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5209
Appeal against conscription of: Peter Burtonwood
Age: 40
Address: 38 Thorpe Street, York
Occupation: Agricultural engineer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: Allen Borthings, National Service Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal had granted an exemption to 6 November 1918 since four fifths of Burton woods time is employed erecting agricultural machinery, the importance of which work is obvious. The main business is setting up machines sent in many hundred parts from Canada. The national service representative appealed stated that it is not in the national interest for this man to remain in civil employment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |