| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1375
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Herbert Gatus
Age: 30
Address: 11 North Eastern Terrace, Dringhouses, York
Occupation: Carter etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: He claimed to be in a reserved occupation (carter engaged in food supply) and the local tribunal granted exemption provided he remained in his current occupation. Major Herbert disagreed and appealed against this decision: I contend that although this man is in a certified occupation, he is no longer in such and would be more usefully employed in the army. He is a young, single man already had exemption to 20 Jul 1916 and I consider that the employer who are connected with several very large firms could get someone to replace this man.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Allowed. Certificate of exemption cancelled. |