| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1663
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Pratt
Age: 38
Address: 7 Dundas St, York
Occupation: Refrigerator engine and cold stores attendant, smoke curer and smoker, warehouseman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Alfred Pratt
Summary of case: Pratt has a wife and eight young children dependent on him and his widowed mother is partly dependent and would be at the mercy of the ratepayers if he was called up. He also claims that his work is essential as his employers provide foodstuffs to the working class and the military of the city and elsewhere. Papers include an incomplete Notice of Decision form R.58, addressed to Pratt.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Mar 1917, and to join at once as a special constable. |