| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 605
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Johnson
Age: 18
Address: Fangdale Beck, Bilsdale
Occupation: Blacksmith and molder
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Wood, employer
Summary of case: Wood needed Johnson to stay as he said it would be impossible to fulfil all plough fitting and repair requirements in the area. He had already lost men and was behind with orders prior to seed time. The local tribunal disagreed, considering Wood could manage to carry on his business without Johnson. They did allow an extension to 1 Oct 1916 1916, which was to be final. Wood then appealed again by letter 25 September 1916 but this was refused on 10 Oct 1916.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 1916. Final. Application to apply again refused 7 Oct 1916 |