| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 712
Appeal against conscription of: John Brotherton Wood
Age: 28
Address: 48 Price Street, Nunnery Lane, York
Occupation: ArchitectÂ’s assistant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.4998
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: John Brotherton Wood
Summary of case: Initial application to exemption was on grounds of both conscience and that appellant was executor for the will of his late aunt. The estate was considerable and his understanding of the family situation was needed in order to execute the will appropriately. Tribunal found his case for conscientious objection was not proven and that the will could be handled by co-executors. North Riding appeal tribunal agreed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Apr 2016. Dismissed. |