| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2748
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Bailey
Age: 30
Address: 246 Salisbury Terrace, Leeman Road, York
Occupation: Restaurant 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: Fred Arey, employer. York Coffee House Co Ltd
Summary of case: Fred Bailey manages two restaurants. He is medically unfit under Lord Derby's scheme. 'He is a delicate man and is under the Doctor. He holds a certificate of unfitness'. The local tribunal advised advertising the post for two lady managers but no 'suitable' candidates were found. The local tribunal thought that it is a woman's work at a time like this, to act as manageress. One indeed did for twelve months.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed. The decision of local tribunal to stand |