| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2029
Appeal against conscription of: George Ernest Simpson
Age: 29
Address: 3 Chestnut Avenue, York
Occupation: Partner of potatoes etc firm
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Ernest Simpson
Summary of case: He is a partner in a large firm supplying potatoes, carrots, celery etc across the country, the largest business of its kind in England. If called up the firm would have to be wound up. The local tribunal felt that the farmers who leased land to the firm would themselves grow the crops if he was called up but granted exemption to 6 Nov 1916.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |