| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1532
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Matthew Slater
Age: 25
Address: 129 Lowther Street, York
Occupation: Drug store proprietor
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: It is currently reported that this exemption was granted om the statements made by Slater before the tribunal as to his financial and domestic liabilities, and also that he was studying for an examination so that he might qualify as a Chemist. In the first place there does not appear to be any case of financial or domestic hardship; he is living with his father, mother, brother and sister in Townend Street, but incurs no financial liability with reference to them. His father and sisters work at Rowntrees his brother is employed at the Cavalry Barracks on light duty, for which he receives 15 shillings a week, and the mother is also healthy and able to do all the work necessary. His stock in trade is very small and if necessary can be disposed of, and it is not in the national interest that his business should be continued in Townend Street, as there are a considerable number of drug stores in the immediate vicinity
..It has been reported to me that he has been seen spending a considerable time at the door of his shop waiting for something to turn up, and it would appear that he has very little work to do. Major Herbert asks for Slaters certificate of exemption withdrawn. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1276]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Sep 1916. Dismissed. Military appeal |