| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2540
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Tyler
Age: Not stated
Address: 4 Prospect Place, Cargo Fleet
Occupation: Engine man
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Fred Jones & Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: Engine man has charge of boilers and valuable engines in the plant. Their product is used in ship building, refrigerators and cordite factories. All the slag wool they manufacture is of national importance. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1189]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jan 1917 Allowed until 31 Jul 1917 |