| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5454
Appeal against conscription of: John Yeadon
Age: 43
Address: 11 Henry Street, North Ormesby
Occupation: Scrap metal breaker
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: W Thomas, National Service Representative
Summary of case: On 11 June1918 the local tribunal granted a temporary exemption until 1 Dec 1918 on the grounds that he was employed by Martin McKay, iron and metal merchant and marine store dealer, who had business obligations to the munitions industry. McKay stated that Yeadon is the only remaining man in the scrap metal business who can do the heavy lifting required. He collects a truck load of bones every month for use in the munitions industry. The national Service representative appealed the exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Allowed National Service appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |