| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2639
Appeal against conscription of: William Meek Exelby
Age: 36
Address: 1 Ovington Terrace, The Mount, York
Occupation: Milk dealer and distributor.
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Geo Crombie & sons, solicitors on behalf of W M Exelby
Summary of case: North Riding Appeal Tribunal granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Exelby is asking for an extension of this exemption. He is single and supports his widowed mother. The exemption granted previously was to give him time to sell his business, but he has been unable to do so as the competitors are waiting for him to be called up when they will simply take over his rounds. There is a letter from the solicitor explaining that a Saturday morning hearing at 11.30 is impossible for Exelby, as he has an extensive round that day and has to collect his bills. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1378]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917 Dismissed, but not to be called up before 10 Feb 1917 |