| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2192
Appeal against conscription of: James Tessyman
Age: 38
Address: Stakesby Vale, Whitby
Occupation: Grocer's assistant
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in present occupation, d)serious hardship
Appellant: Lieutenant Graham Craig, Military Representative
Summary of case: In a supporting letter from his employer it was stated that this man was an experienced assistant and manager of 14 years who frequently was in sole charge of the business due to illness of the business owner. Mr Tessyman had been rejected from military service on more than one occasion and exempted from military services. Therefore the employer had made no effort to replace him. As a result of the Military Service Act No 2 which re-examines previously rejected cases, they had begun to advertise for replacements for Mr Tessyman and other employees. This had been unsuccessful. They had lost four employees and Mr Tessyman was the only male in their employ. Upon re-examination by the military Mr Tessyman had been passed as fit only for 'Labour Abroad' so the employers felt that it was of equal national importance for him to continue in his present occupation, rather than that of a very reduced military service for which he had been found fit. If Mr Tessyman was called up it would cause undoubted serious hardship to both him and the business. His wife would only receive his separation allowance. He has been serving his country in another way as an active member of the Voluntary Training Corps in the position of Corporal. The local tribunal granted an exemption to 1 Jan 1917 for Tessyman to make final arrangements. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes - 1
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916. Withdrawn –Military appeal |