| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1378
Appeal against conscription of: William Meek Exelby
Age: 35
Address: 1 Ovington Terrace, York
Occupation: Milk dealer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Crombie and Sons, Solicitors
Summary of case: Supports mother and runs his own milk round with 250 clients. Farmers and wholesalers unable to distribute milk themselves.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |