| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2768
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Fletcher
Age: 37
Address: 76 Scalby Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Manager costume department
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough 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: W. Rowntree and sons, employer
Summary of case: He had been allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. The firm has lost 68 of 78 men of military age to the army. If this appeal is allowed they undertake not to apply for any others. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1813]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed to 1 Sep 1917. |