| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 992
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Dixon
Age: 18
Address: Cross Butts, Nr Whitby
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Dixon was granted temporary exemption to 1 Oct 1916 at local tribunal to allow his father to make arrangements on their farm. Appealed by military representative on grounds that Dixon's work is not of national importance and that his father has more help on the farm than was apparent on his claim form.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |