| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2730
Appeal against conscription of: John Arthur Poad
Age: 34
Address: 2 Grimston Terrace, Hull Road, York
Occupation: Goods Dept. Manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Isaac Poad & Sons, employer
Summary of case: The company appealed to stress that the appeal is on business not domestic grounds. John Poad manages the dispatch of seeds, sometimes up to several tons. Dispatches to private owners, allotment holders and farmers. It is of great national importance to ensure the orders are correct. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/1079]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Dismissed. |