| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 599
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas John Williamson
Age: 23
Address: Coronation House, Castleton
Occupation: Cart and wheelwright
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: J Williamson, father and employer
Summary of case: His father had already lost staff to the war effort and needed his son to keep the business going. His firm also mended carts etc for the Castleton Gannister works, a reserved works. If he could not keep his son, much of his work would have to be left, which would not be in the national interest. The military representative did not agree.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption to 1 Oct 1916 [conditional on remaining in current occupation] |