| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3337
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Clarkson
Age: 23
Address: 18 Fishergate, York
Occupation: Grocers Manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J Barnforth, employer Yorkshire Equitable Industrial Society Limited
Summary of case: This man was rejected on medical grounds. We appealed for him and this was refused. He sent in a personal appeal and was granted absolute exemption. He took the place of the Branch Manager at the suggestion of the Military Representative and manages the shop with two assistants. The local tribunal states that different considerations now apply for men under 31. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3336]
Supporting evidence: no
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917 Dismissed Employers appeal |