| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3022
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Arthur Harrison
Age: 22
Address: 11A Elgin Street, Whitby
Occupation: Shipowner's clerk
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Marwood, employer, ship owner
Summary of case: Mr Harrison is engaged in business of national importance and it is forbidden to disclose the nature of business being performed by steamships and therefore there is no documentary evidence apart from his employer stating that he is the only clerk left. It would be impossible to conduct such a large steamship company without the assistance of at least one trained clerk.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Extended to 31 Jul 1917. Final |