| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2153
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Sadler
Age: 38
Address: Kimberley House, Gallowgate, Richmond
Occupation: Deliverer of NER parcels [North East Railway]
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Lt Col Worsley, Military Representative
Summary of case: Sadler had conditional exemption while working as a traveller and distributor for Walter Wilson Ltd. He then joined NER and the local tribunal believed it was to the interest of the trade of the town that he should be allowed further time. The military representative appealed, saying Sadler had no right to make a contract with NER and should join the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Military appeal |