| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 845
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Ayton
Age: 40
Address: South Kilvington, Thirsk
Occupation: Coal porter etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Seth Kirby, employer
Summary of Case: The occupation is a certified one. Only man, out of five, left in the business the others having been taken. If he is taken business will close as cannot get men over military age.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |