| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3237
Appeal against conscription of: W Herons
Age: 29
Address: 43 Whitworth Road, Grangetown
Occupation: Greengrocer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J W Pennyman, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is aged under 31 and therefore not in an exempt occupation. The local tribunal states that Herons is the only fruit and vegetable merchant in Grangetown. His turnover is about £100 per week. He has also started butter badging. They consider him off importance to the community.
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Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |