| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1654
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Kilvington
Age: 30
Address: 4 Russell St, Scarcroft Road, York
Occupation: Wire net and rope maker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) Continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mr Kilvington, father and owner of Kilvington and Co, represented by George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors, 46 Stonegate, York
Summary of case: Walter Kilvington is one of two brothers still working in the family business: a third brother is in the Army. Five fellow workers have already joined up: the two Kilvington brothers are the last skilled workers. The company is the only one of its kind in York and makes products for munitions companies, some as far away as Manchester and Birmingham, the railway, and chemists, all in the national interest, as well as equipment for the local agricultural community. The Ministry of Munitions had recently inspected the premises but the hope for badges of exemption was not forthcoming. The volume of work requires two men and the appeal contends that it is impossible for one man to work alone. The Labour Exchange has asked that the firm's advert for a Wire Worker be taken off their books as no-one is locally available.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |