| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2636
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Dent
Age: not stated
Address: 67 Lowther Street, York
Occupation: Dairyman and provision dealer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: G H Mennell, solicitor, 20 Castlegate, York on behalf of Arthur Dent
Summary of case: North Riding Appeal tribunal had granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. They are now applying for a further exemption. Dent runs the business with his sister. His wholesalers are short of labour and are delivering goods in bulk which then have to be weighed up and packed in saleable quantities, which makes the business too much for the sister alone. In addition he has 50 customers for milk. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1373]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Exemption until 31 Mar 1917, Final. |