| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1348
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Burton
Age: 33
Address: Castle Hill, Richmond
Occupation: Grocer's assistant
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major Speid Soote, Military Representative
Summary of case: I appeal against the decision of the local tribunal in allowing temporary exemption for three months, on the grounds of his not being in a certified occupation, and also of his not being indispensable in carrying on the business. There are five other males, six females in the shop.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |