| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4253
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Lyon Riseman Harris
Age: 33
Address: 114 Holgate Road, York
Occupation: Dentist
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
Appellant: Charles L Riseman Harris
Summary of case: Harris is a family man with one child and a wife in a delicate condition. He works as a dentist in York as well as assisting his 70 year old father with the mechanical side of dentistry in Malton. His four brothers had all joined the forces, and three had been wounded. He had made three previous appeals to the local tribunal in Malton in May 1916, Dec 1916 and July 1917. These were transferred to York local tribunal and in Sep 1917 were granted a further exemption to Feb 1918.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand |