| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1074
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Walter Parnell
Age: 24
Address: 73 Vyner Street, York
Occupation: Turner
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Harold Smith, employer
Summary of case: Parnell is described as doing work of national importance as he is a munitions turner making parts for the Howitzer Gun. It was suggested he may be able to get a War Service Badge from the Ministry of Munitions, however this had been deemed not possible as badges are not issued to small firms.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |