| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2758
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Harrison Gillance
Age: 35
Address: High Street, Snainton
Occupation: Master tailor
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frank Harrison Gillance
Summary of case: He applied for exemption as the only tailor in the village and surrounding area. He was granted temporary exemption to November 23 1916. He appealed as a married man with two children and had a one man business. The local tribunal rejected his application as they had not previously given exemption to tailors and felt there were others in the area that could do the work required. The appeal was adjourned on 7 Feb 1917 for a medical certificate to be produced. He states his work in in the national interest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |