| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2752
Appeal against conscription of: Allanson Palphramand
Age: 30
Address: 19 Nunthorpe Road, York
Occupation: Sawyer and Joiner's machinist
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: F Shepherd & Son, employer
Summary of case: This man is absolutely indispensable for a large government contract. The firm of Shepherds has been on the War Office list of contractors since before the war and it is thought that this would be a case for exemption on the grounds that they cannot manage without him. As he is a sawyer and these are on the list of exempted trades it is felt that he should have conditional exemption. He is also delicate and suffers with Bronchitis.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |