| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2034
Appeal against conscription of: William Batters
Age: 37
Address: 29 George Street, York
Occupation: Brewers' foreman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of the Tower Brewery
Summary of case: Foreman for Tadcaster Tower Brewery Co. He is solely responsible for aerating the beer, and there is danger of explosion if this is not done correctly. The other eight employed men having all been called up, The local tribunal dismissed his application. Batters appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 31 Mar 1917. |