| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1673
Appeal against conscription of: George Harold Colman
Age: 31
Address: 30 Avenue Terrace, Clifton, York
Occupation: Carpenter, joiner and undertaker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: Colman was employed by his father to run the joinery part of his business. He was granted temporary exemption to 6 Jan 1917, but the military representative considered that there were enough suitable men left in the company to do his job.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Nov 1916. Final. Military appeal. |