| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 11
Appeal against conscription of: Lawrence J Kendall
Age: Not stated
Address: 6 Coney Street, York
Occupation: Partner and manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Edward B Kendall, father and employer
Summary of case: Owing to ill health and the fact that my son is entirely responsible for the carrying on of the business, the financial and other responsibilities which he is answerable for and the long hours and hard work he has to put in make it impossible to replace him. Unless he is made exempt from military service it will mean my having to give up the business and losing all.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1916. Appeal allowed exemption granted to 1 Jul 1916 |