| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1671
Appeal against conscription of: John Craven
Age: 33
Address: 2 Ovington Terrace, York
Occupation: Manager to newsagents
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Taylor, manager to Charles Henry Pickles Ltd.
Summary of case: Craven is an essential manager as all the staff are unfit for the army, inexperienced or female
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916 Dismissed. |