| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5503
Appeal against conscription of: Hugh Nixon
Age: 43
Address: 4 The Avenue, Brotton
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: G Maw, National Service Representative
Summary of case: In his appeal to the local tribunal NixonÂ’s employer stated that this man is now keeping the firms books and prepares and renders tax returns. The local tribunal granted an exemption as it considers that the work this man does is of much greater national importance than a man of 43 years should join the army to be employed in a menial capacity. National service representative appeals this decision stating that it is not in the national interest that this man should be retained in civil life
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jul 1918. Dismissed. National Service appeal |