| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 996
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Robert Hunter
Age: 36
Address: 10 Fishburn Road, Whitby
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig Military Representative
Summary of case: Temporary exemption granted to 12 August, with leave to apply again if Joseph joined the Volunteer Training Corps. Appeal by military representative on grounds that no serious hardship would ensue and that the joinery business would continue in his absence.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed |