| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1644
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Preston
Age: 32
Address: 15 Castlegate, Malton
Occupation: Motor driver
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: C W Robson, employer
Summary of case: Both Robson and Mrs Garforth, the commandant of the Lady Sykes' Red Cross Hospital, wrote in support of Preston. They needed him to drive for them. The local tribunal granted temporary exemption to 1 Sep 1916, then to 1 Oct 1916, so he could be replaced. The local tribunal noted that petrol restrictions meant cars were being used less so there should be no difficulty replacing him.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sep 1916. Dismissed |