| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3163
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Mercer
Age: 28
Address: 76 Rose Street, Haxby Road, York
Occupation: Bootmaker and repairer
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, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Arthur Mercer
Summary of case: Having previously been passed fit for garrison service at home, Mercer has been granted temporary exemption on three occasions providing he continues in his current occupation. Now he is applying for absolute exemption. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/723]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Re-heard under 366a Dismissed |