| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1064
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Laverack
Age: 24
Address: 66 Wilsons Terrace, Layerthorpe, York
Occupation: Coal merchant and general carter
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors on behalf of claimant
Summary of case: Claimant is a coal merchant married with three children. He also has his mother and a younger brother to maintain. The only other employee is his younger brother of 16 who could not run the business although it is said by the local tribunal that he has been assisted by a horse dealer in his time. Certificate was withdrawn. However the claimant stated it was based on untrue reports made by munition work employees.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Nov 1916 |