| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2743
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Taylor
Age: 28
Address: 42 Belle Vue Street, Heslington Road, York
Occupation: Newspaper Manager
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
Appellant: Chas. Ernest Coward, employer
Summary of case: Mr C E Coward is the owner of a newspaper and general printing business. He also has office in Wakefield which takes him away from York each day leaving the York business entirely in charge of his manager who is the only machinist. He also tends to the electrical equipment. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1368]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed but not to be called up before 31 March 1917 |