| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3511
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edward Manners
Age: not stated
Address: 34 Garden Place, York
Occupation: Grocer and provision merchant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: not stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Manners had a one-man business as grocer and provision merchant, which he claimed was a trade carried on for the general good of the community, and so asked for absolute exemption. This was granted by York City tribunal on 22 Feb 1916, but on 24 April 1917 the certificate was withdrawn and varied to 20 July 1917, with the intention that his wife should learn the business. The military representative appealed against this decision: As this man is under 31 years of age and passed B1 he should be called up notwithstanding business hardship. Circular R114 applies to this case.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. |