| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2040
Appeal against conscription of: Louis Edward Witz
Age: 32
Address: 37 Union Terrace, York
Occupation: Motor engineer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Lofthouse and Myers, Automobile engineers, employer
Summary of case: At the outbreak of war, our entire staff including both partners of the firm joined the colours on 6 Aug 1914, leaving a new man in charge with one boy, I myself was discharged through ill health, and Mr Lofthouse was discharged through injuries which he received in France, the rest of our permanent staff are still serving in France. The Mechanic, Witts, for whom we appeal is absolutely the only man we have left, he is 33 years of age, married and father of three children. If this man has to go it means we cannot carry on.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Mar 1917 |