| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1055
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Luis Leach
Age: 29
Address: 73 Thorpe Street, York
Occupation: Assistant Inspector of Nuisances.
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Edmund M Smith, employer.
Summary of case: Smith states he has already lost 50 per cent of his staff and is now taxing the efforts of the remaining staff. He also states he cannot get experienced men. His work involves being Assistant Inspector in charge of 29,000 inhabitants, inspecting foodstuffs supplied to the army and rations to troops including general cleanliness. Local tribunal states that appellant has made no effort to find a substitute and in fact there are many qualified women who he will not employ.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed |