| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2994
Appeal against conscription of: Moses Wales
Age: 33
Address: 10 Dale St, Nunnery Lane, York
Occupation: Coal and general merchant
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 e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Moses Wales
Summary of case: I have for the past eight years carried on business as a coal and general merchant in Dale Street and my business has grown considerably during such period and is growing. The coal business is a retail one
..the general business I deal in metals, new and old woollens, bones, fat, cotton rags and other goods. Most of the metal goes to carious government departments. The business needs a close personal attention and requires judgment in buying and selling.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 |