| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1147
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Henderson
Age: Not stated
Address: 42 Ruby St. Middlesborough
Occupation: Meat cutter and porter etc
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: British & Argentine Meat Co.
Summary of case: Letters and Central Tribunal appeal form only. Employer states in a letter of 9 Sep 1916 Our competitors in Middlesbrough [have] been granted exemption for their meat porters, these competitors are neither of them British companies, whereas, as you are no doubt aware, the British and Argentine meat Co. Ltd. is an entirely British company, and we think if any preference in this direction has to be given, we are entitled to that much extra consideration. We hope, therefore, you will be good enough at your early convenience to grant the exemption requested for Robert Henderson. North Riding Appeal Tribunal refused leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1916.Dismissed. |