| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2039
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Henry Coton
Age: 33
Address: 33 Heworth Green, York
Occupation: Boot and shoe dealer
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: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of Joseph Henry Coton
Summary of case: He had previously been granted exemption to 20 Sept 1016, extended to 6 Nov 1916, but the local tribunal refused to extend this further. He provided medical certificates in respect of his father's ill health he could not therefore help in the business. He had employed 11 or 12 men but now has only four and business has increased as more people are having boots and shoes repaired rather than replacing them.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 31 Mar 1917. |