| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1500
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert John Young
Age: Not stated
Address: 1 Wilton Street, Redcar
Occupation: Rolleyman
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: William Young, father and mineral water manufacturer
Summary of case: This is a second appeal, the decision of the first appeal on 7 Apr 1916 granted an exemption to 1 Jul 1916. William Young states that he has increased responsibilities by taxation etc of mineral waters and inability to secure capable assistance to carry on business. Case papers include a two page letter from William Young in support of appeal. His son is his only adult employee and involved in all aspects of the business including collecting income and paying the tax to government. States that business likely to collapse without him and he is the only manufacturer of mineral water in a large area including supplying the military. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/345]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Sep 1916. Dismissed |