| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2097
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Fryatt
Age: 26
Address: 149 Walmgate, York
Occupation: Motor and cycle 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: John William Fryatt, father and employer
Summary of case: Albert was the third of three sons engaged in their father's bicycle sale and repair business, the elder two having already joined up. On 31 July 1916 the local tribunal had granted exemption to 1 Oct 1916. In second appeal to the local tribunal his father made a lengthy claim as to his indispensability to the business. They had also engaged Joseph B Clarke solicitor of 12 New St York, who wrote on 7 Nov to inform the County tribunal that Albert Fryatt had joined the Royal Flying Corps. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1273]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Nov 1916. Withdrawn. |