| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1071
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Lund
Age: 24
Address: 64 Monkgate, York
Occupation: Grocers assistant
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 Lund, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that attested man is important to the business as he carries out the heavy work that he can no longer do due to a double hernia. It would be impossible for female staff to carry out the work due to having to move weights of up to 16 stone. He stated he had tried discharged soldiers, but they complained that the work was too heavy. [See also NRCC/CL/9/1/23]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |