| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1874
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest William Lee
Age: 22
Address: Standard Terrace, Northallerton
Occupation: Sawyer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: T Place and Sons Ltd, Saw Mills, Northallerton, employer
Summary of case: Owing to the state of labour it is impossible to get skilled men to fill his position. Six of our sawyers have left to join the Forces, all of their positions we have not been able to replace. We have, therefore, three machines standing.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |