| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1647
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Wright
Age: 26
Address: 31 Layerthorpe, York
Occupation: Butcher's assistant and slaughterman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: not stated
Appellant: John Thomas Coop, represented by George Crombie, Solicitors, 46 Stonegate, York
Summary of case: Appellant claims that the volume of work makes Wright essential to his business, of which he gives considerable detail. It would be impossible to replace him. Wright has two brothers in the army and is supporting his mother.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Dismissed |