| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3529
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Crumbie
Age: 29
Address: 37 Winterscale Street, York
Occupation: Iron moulder
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: The appeal to the York City tribunal heard on 15 Aug 1916 was made by Crumbie's employer, William Thomlinson-Walker, engineer and iron founder. Crumbie was on government work, making parts for shells and naval machinery, and was essential to the work of the foundry. The local tribunal granted conditional exemption whilst in present occupation, later varied to exemption to 6 June 1917. Military representative appealed as he was under 31 and passed A.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Allowed employers to communicate with Ministry of Munitions. Military appeal |