| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5427
Appeal against conscription of: John William Hodgson
Age: 39
Address: Eastbrooke, Northallerton
Occupation: Joiner etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: Major Hutton-Squire, National Service Representative
Summary of case: He is the sole proprietor of his business and the local tribunal granted exemption. The national service representative appealed this decision: This man being 39 years of age and Grade 2 should be released for service. This man has another brother who is at present teaching Woodwork at the grammar School, Northallerton who might probably carry on the business in his absence. There are to other joiners, cabinet makers and undertakers in Northallerton,
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 26 Jun 1918. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Not to be called up before 14 July 1918. National Service appeal |