| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1669
Appeal against conscription of: William Arthur Maw
Age: 28
Address: 39 Russell St, York
Occupation: Building contractor and manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Appellant: J W Maw, father and employer
Summary of case: Maw's company usually employs 25 to 40 men but has lost most of them to the army, including three of his own sons. He refers to another son who has been found medically unfit and was allowed to continue to work for him. He details work done for H M Office of Works and offers to make sure that William Arthur Maw is employed only on such contracts.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sep 1916 Dismissed |