| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2024
Appeal against conscription of: Robert William Hall
Age: 25
Address: 40 Balfour Street, Leeman Road, York
Occupation: Iron turner and fitter
Local tribunal: York City
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: F.W. Myers, employer
Summary of Case: Hall is essential to the engineering business of Wilson and Myers. Various letters stating his importance in the repair of machinery for various local firms, including ships, printers, chocolate manufacturers, agricultural merchants. The local tribunal thought that as an engineer he would be useful in the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |