| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3310
Appeal against conscription of: John Webster Laybourne
Age: 34
Address: 33 Castle Rd, Scarborough
Occupation: Warehouseman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Capt. S W Huddart, Military Representative
Summary of case: Military representative states Laybourne has already had two exemptions applied for by Messrs Rowntree, grocers. He feels this work is not of national interest and the employers have had a year to find a replacement and Laybourne, though only B1 fit, would be of more use than serving in a shop. The local tribunal states that Laybourne helps keep things going so helps roast the coffee, and a warehouseman is a certified occupation. Though this is a small part of his work Rowntree's have tried to find a substitute. They state that their staff has been diminished through their employees being called up.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Military appeal |