| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5754
Appeal against conscription of: John Murphy
Age: 32
Address: 22 Vine Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Rolleyman
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: Not stated
Appellant: W Thomas
Summary of case: The local tribunal stated that as this man had already served 12 years in the army, two years of which had been served during the present war they were justified in granting him exemption subject to his undertaking work of national importance: However the national service representative appealed this decision stating that 'That it is no longer advisable that this man should continue in civil employment owing to the fact that he is a grade 1 man and only employed as a Rolleyman to wine and spirit merchants'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1918. Allowed. National Service appeal certificate to be cancelled. |