| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3171
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Slater
Age: 37
Address: 3 Claremont Terrace, York
Occupation: Commercial Traveller
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: John Henry Slater
Summary of case: Initially granted one month exemption at local tribunal. Appealed on grounds that he is the sole support of his ill mother and his sister who cares for her. Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 conditional on taking munitions work. |