| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3691
Appeal against conscription of: Cecil Riley
Age: 20
Address: 10 Markam St, Haxby Road, York.
Occupation: Apprentice to Mechanical Dentistry
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Alfred J Segar, Dental Surgeon and employer
Summary of case: Riley was an indentured apprentice, due to finish in 1918. His employer believed him to be indispensable as the business is already “shorthanded”. It would be hard to replace Riley due to the technical nature of the work, without Riley the business could be force to close. If a substituent could be found Riley's employer would be happy for him to go. Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Appeal withdrawn. |