| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 806
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Pyrah
Age: 18
Address: Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Circular sawyer etc
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Porrit, employer
Summary of Case: Engaged in cutting timber. If more men are taken from business it will be difficult to complete work agreed. Local tribunal finds he can continue in business with out Pyrah and the amount of work on military huts has decreased. Pyrah is also not in a reserved occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Dismissed |