| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5453
Appeal against conscription of: William Brown
Age: 46
Address: 26 Gilkes Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Drayman
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated.
Appellant: M Thomas, national Service Representative
Summary of case: On 11 June 1918 the local tribunal gave granted an exemption until 1 December 1918. Due to the business obligations of BrownÂ’s employer, Plews and Sons Ltd, Brewers, wine and spirit merchants. Brown was a drayman with experience of delivering, and responsible for five horses. He worked in a heavy munitions area and liked to ensure there was beer for the working man. The national service representative appealed this decision stating it was no longer in the national interest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed National Service appeal. |