| Description |
North Riding appeal tribunal number: 23
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Lund
Age: 23
Address: 64 Monkgate, York
Occupation: Grocers assistant but now a rolleyman [delivery man]
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Alfred Lund, father and employer
Summary of case: “Owing to the fact that we had lost five of the eight males that were employed by one at the outbreak of war, it will be impossible to carry on the business if he was obliged to join the Army. I have a heavy country trade amongst farmers on a/c of the feeding stuffs for cattle etc. Goods of this class frequently weigh 16 stones and it will be clearly seen that it could not be carried out by female labour.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1916. Appeal allowed. Exemption granted to 1 Jul 1916. |