| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2747
Appeal against conscription of: John Arthur Clark
Age: 41
Address: Derwent House, St Clement's, York
Occupation: Draper's 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: J A Clark
Summary of case: John Arthur Clark originally appealed to York City Council on 20 Sep 1916, and was granted an exemption to 20 Dec 1916. His employer reapplied on 19 Dec 1916, the appeal was refused. This appeal states Domestic grounds as follows: I am over 41 years of age. Wife is suffering from dry catarrh of the head (suffering from noises in the head and deafness) and causes her to be low spirited, and fear that my absence may affect her mentality seriously. I have two children aged 14 and 9.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed |