| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3234
Appeal against conscription of: Lister R Coverdale
Age: 18
Address: Brewery House, Normanby
Occupation: Motor Rolley Driver
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J W Pennyman, Military Representative
Summary of case: Delivers mineral waters over a radius of ten miles and works for Richardson Brothers of Normanby who are wholesale beer bottle and mineral water manufacturers. The local tribunal had granted exemption to 14 May 1917. The military representative appealed against this, stating Coverdale was single and that it is a waste of effort to send goods these long distances by road, and that it is of national importance to get young men for the army without delay.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Mar 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |