| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2731
Appeal against conscription of: Robert George Ellis
Age: 31
Address: The Limes
Occupation: Horse dealer's assistant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Fred Ellis, employer and father
Summary of case: Robert Eilis has worked for his father all his life and purchases horses for the military. If he is called up this could impact on the supply of horses. Fred Ellis is unable to do the job because of his advancing years. Robert Ellis has a wife and two children to support.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 31 Mar 1917 |