| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3527
Appeal against conscription of: James Henry Popeley
Age: 39
Address: 6 Jones' Terrace, Layerthorpe
Occupation: Fitting, on government work
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: James Henry Popeley
Summary of case: Popeley was already working in munitions and as he had several children the separation allowance should he join the army would be high, so he considered that leaving him in his current occupation would be a saving to the country.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Dismissed |