| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3013
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Bowman
Age: 32
Address: 20 Drake Street, York
Occupation: Gut manufacturer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles Bowman
Summary of case: The appellant's work is extremely specialised and 'it is impossible to get women to do this work'. It is a family run business and the other brothers joined the army whilst the appellant stayed at home to keep the business together. Appellant is under contract with butchers and it would be a serious loss, as well as being of national importance in view of the large quantity of sausages being eaten by the troops. The Goldbeater Skins are of the utmost importance for which there is a huge demand by doctors attending the wounded.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed |