| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3346
Appeal against conscription of: William Batters
Age: 37
Address: 29 George Street, York
Occupation: Brewers Foreman
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: Tadcaster Tower Brewery
Summary of case: The employer states that there were originally 25 hands; 8 men 16 girls and one boy. The 8 men enlisted some time ago, two of whom have been killed. Mr Batters who is married with 4 children is the only man the firm have applied to the Tribunal for and would not have done so as he is so indispensable. The work he is chiefly engaged consists of carbonating the beer, handling butts and hogsheads. It has taken him 16 years to acquire his present knowledge. The employee is a member of the Volunteer Training Corps.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2034]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917 Dismissed, but not to be called up before 1 July 1917 |