| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1070
Appeal against conscription of: Francis John Walker
Age: 37
Address: 20 East Mount Road, York
Occupation: Audit Clerk
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Pulleyn, Greer and Co, employer
Summary of case: The attested man in described in a very detailed account of how absolutely indispensable this man is to the firm on the grounds of his expertise as an accounts clerk. He acts as executor and has power of attorney to many local companies and individuals. [See also NRCC/CL/9/1/25]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |