| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3344
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Henry Coton
Age: 33
Address: 33 Heworth Green,
Occupation: Shoemaker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Henry Coton
Summary of case: The appellant is applying for re-hearing of his appeal. He runs a one man business and employs 4 working boot makers. Should he be called up he should have to close the shop. He has a turnover of £6000 per annum half of which is for the Military. It is impossible to get anyone to take his place. His father is 64 and suffers from heart trouble and cannot return to the business, the appeal is on domestic grounds having a wife and 4 children to support. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2039]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917 Dismissed but not to be called up before 15 May 1917 |