| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2753
Appeal against conscription of: James Edward Chipchase
Age: 19
Address: 20 Downhill Street, York
Occupation: Slaughterman
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: Henry Northgraves, joint employer
Summary of case: This man is the only assistant left to four master butchers who regularly and permanently employ him for slaughtering. He is fully trained and is the last employee. He also assists six master builders and supports his family and crippled father of 63.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 Dismissed |