| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3477
Appeal against conscription of: George Metcalfe
Age: 32
Address: c/o Army canteen, Common South Street, Sunderland
Occupation: Chief inspector and stock taker
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Metcalfe
Summary of case: Works in a government department doing work of national importance requiring business knowledge, also a married man. Responsible for stock taking and issuing of rations to all troops stationed in County Durham and parts of North Yorkshire. Claims greater service to his country than if he were in the army.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1917. Dismissed |