| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1358
Appeal against conscription of: James Edward Elwick
Age: 35
Address: Coneysthorpe, Malton
Occupation: Shopman
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: R W Lund, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is the manager of the Coneysthorpe Co-operative shop and the only man capable of looking after the shop properly. The local tribunal allowed the application conditional upon him remaining in his present employment and joining the Volunteer Training Corps, noting that he and been passed for home service only. The military representative felt that he should be replaced by a woman.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 (varied) |