| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2033
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Herbert Akers
Age: 33
Address: 15 Walker Street, York
Occupation: Secretary to the York Cocoa Works Friendly and Approved Society
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Lieutenant H. Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is the sole employee of the society and responsible for collecting contributions, paying allowances and visiting the sick. The local tribunal granted exemption to 6 Feb 1917 as they felt it important to give time for someone else to be trained in the work. Military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed but [North Riding] Appeal Tribunal think that no further exemption should be granted. |