| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1660
Appeal against conscription of: Albert William Duffill
Age: 37
Address: 17 Kidd's Terrace, Hallfield Road, York
Occupation: Wheelwright
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John E Woodcock, employer, of Lime Street, Hungate, York, coach builder.
Summary of case: This man is not a fit person for the army and cannot stand military training, as it is punishment for him to walk two miles and being in a certified trade of national importance he is of more real value to his country in his present employment than in the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Dismissed |