| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1653
Appeal against conscription of: James Henry Cave
Age: 38
Address: 17 St Saviourgate, York
Occupation: Works Manager of the York Bill-Posting Company
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Henry Cave, represented by George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors, 46 Stonegate, York
Summary of case: Cave was the sole remaining employee of the York Bill Posting Company, although there was a 'Mr Sheldon and his staff' in the office. Cave's duties included posting bills at heights of 50 feet 'and it would be impossible for a very old man or for female labour to be engaged thereon'. Cave was also an NCO in the North Riding Regiment of Volunteers and was in charge of the National Mobilisation Scheme in a Ward. He followed up his appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal with an application for permission for leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal. Leave to appeal was refused on 7 Oct 1916 by The North Riding Appeal Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Dismissed. |