| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3008
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Atkinson
Age: 18
Address: 18 Skeldergate, York
Occupation: Blacksmith's assistant
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 c) education or training
Appellant: Robert Cammidge, employer
Summary of case: Appeal made by his employer to whom Charles Atkinson was apprenticed, the terms of the apprenticeship being seven years. It would cause extreme hardship if Atkinson was taken from him, as he is in poor health and would be unable to carry on owing to the heavy nature of the work. It is impossible to get anyone competent enough as a replacement. Out of 34 blacksmiths in the city only 14 were left.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed |