| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2000
Appeal against conscription of: George Percy Metcalfe
Age: 37
Address: 4 Linn Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Plumber and hot water fitter
Local tribunal: Saltburn Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Metcalfe, father and employer
Summary of Case: Married with three children, he is the manager for a business 'doing recovery work for 400 houses', repairs the North Eastern Railway properties and also local authority work. His employer is approaching 60 years and does not feel he could carry on the business without him. However he has two sons, one of whom could be returned to his father's business, thus freeing up the manager.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |