| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3578
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Edward Plant
Age: 30
Address: 16 Aske Road, Redcar
Occupation: Millers' agent
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J S Kemp, Joseph Rank Ltd, employer
Summary of case: Joseph Rank Ltd argued that the man was indispensable and undertaking work of national importance. They had previously made arrangements with the local tribunal for their staff to be reorganised so as to release some men for war service. The local tribunal stated that in their opinion his work could be done by post.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed |