| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2991
Appeal against conscription of: John Havelock White
Age: 35
Address: 8 Smailes St, Bishopshill, York
Occupation: Bedding factory foreman
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: Walter Brown, for Brown Brothers & Taylor Ltd, 6,7 & 8 High Ousegate, York, employers.
Summary of case: The employers had appealed to the local tribunal against White's conscription on 3 Oct 1916 on the grounds that he was essential in a department which had lost most of its male staff and was engaged in contracts for the War Office. Temporary exemption to 6 Jan 1917 was allowed, with permission to appeal again. A further exemption was refused as the local tribunal felt that the firm should have made alternative arrangements by then. The employers appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 Dismissed. War Office can make their own arrangements. |