| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3515
Appeal against conscription of: Cyril Marshall Turner
Age: 25
Address: 16 Scarcroft Hill, York
Occupation: Motor and cycle dealer and repairer, also electrical engineer
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: Turner was entirely responsible for the support of his invalid widowed mother, and his sister. He claimed to be vital to his business which supplied the needs of the military as well as other customers. He was acting as motor cyclist orderly to the St John Ambulance Association, and had offered himself as dispatch rider in case of naval landing, having uniform, permits and machine ready for the call. On 1 Aug 1916 the York city tribunal granted conditional exemption whilst in present occupation. Certificate withdrawn and varied to 20th July 1917 Military representative appealed as he was under 31 and passed 'A', citing circular R114.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |