| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2849
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Ernest Coatesworth
Age: 18
Address: 15 Caroline Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York
Occupation: Accountant's Clerk
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: A. Barron, employer
Summary of case: Barron stated that six out of eight eligible men have already been called up and Charles Coatesworth cannot be spared. The firm has employed as many women to do the work as has been possible. Coatesworth is essential to the firm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. |