| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3536
Appeal against conscription of: John Frank Dandy
Age: 28
Address: Grove House, Compton St, York
Occupation: Grocer's manager
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 initial appeal to York local tribunal was made in June 1916 by Dandy's employers, George Bruton Ltd, who had two large and prosperous grocery and provision shops in York. They had applied for exemptions for three men and been allowed two - a confidential clerk and Dandy. In September 1916 Dandy was given conditional exemption, which was varied to 20 Sept 1917. He had charge of 23 girls and the employers claimed that his work could not be done by a woman or a man inexperienced in the business. They cited Lord Derby on the need for exemptions for responsible men in large businesses and forecast chaos if Dandy were taken. However, the military representative cited Circular R114, as Dandy was under 31 and passed A, and therefore should be called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Allowed, certificate to be cancelled but man not to be called up before 1 Jun 1917. Military appeal |