| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 15
Appeal against conscription of: William Tranmer Cockerill
Age: Not stated
Address: 3 Friars Terrace, South Esplanade, York
Occupation: Assistant manager and book-keeper
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Thomas Carter, employer
Summary of case: This man, during the absence of the manager, who is also my buyer and slaughterman has complete control and charge of my shop
..I have advertised and tried in other ways to obtain a substitute over military age but have been unable to get one. Female labour is out of the question for my business as the work is too heavy
I am very bad health and am ordered by the doctor to take frequent rest out of the city (see Drs certificate herewith)
.One assistant has already joined the army. He has not yet been replaced, and one is hospital
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |