| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2527
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Chapman
Age: 31
Address: 4 Dixon Street, Brotton
Occupation: Assurance Branch Manager
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: A H James, employer. General manager for Durham and Yorkshire (Pearl Assurance Co L Ltd)
Summary of case: Herbert Chapman is the Branch Manager of the assurance company and has considerable duties to perform. The company already have 4000 employees in the army
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jan 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 15 Feb 1917 |