| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3176
Appeal against conscription of: Reginald Tinson
Age: 34
Address: 155 East Parade, Heworth, York.
Occupation: Trust clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: Yes. 12 Apr 1917
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Pulleyn, Creer & Co, employer
Summary of case: Reginald Tinson is a qualified man working for a firm of chartered accountants. He was previously granted exemption because he was in a certified occupation. When accountancy was removed from the list of certified occupations, Tinson was no longer exempt. His employer appealed up to the Central Tribunal, but the appeal was refused, although Tinson was not to be called until 1 Aug 1917. In the meantime, a new list of certified occupations was published and accountancy was once again included. Pulleyn, Creer & Co applied once again, presenting this as new evidence.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed Certificate to be cancelled. Military Appeal. Referred to Central Tribunal 13 Apr 1917 |