| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 964
Appeal against conscription of: William Shaw
Age: 35
Address: Gunnerside, Richmond
Occupation: Joiner and wheelwright
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: H D Blackett, Military Representative
Summary of case: William Shaw claimed that his business would be ruined if he was called up and he was also responsible for his aged mother as well as his wife and child. The local tribunal granted temporary exemption to 1 Aug 1916. The military representative argued against this. The appeal tribunal suggested that he could work in the munitions industry and adjourned the case (on 24 Jun 1916) for the military representative and the advisory committee to arrange to replace a single man.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Aug 1916 1916. Dismissed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 conditional on his remaining in the munitions industry. |