| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3114
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Cook
Age: 35
Address: Hope Cottages, Sowerby
Occupation: Insurance Superintendent, Assistant
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: O Airst, employer
Summary of case: The employer had lost a number of men due to men being called up and they are now understaffed. Local tribunal finds Cook is not in a certified occupation, if one woman can't do his work the Prudential Insurance Company should employ two to undertake Cooks work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |