| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3633
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Smith Reed
Age:31
Address: Upwell road, Northallerton
Occupation: Grocer's traveller
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: N. Russell and Son, employer
Summary of case: Since the start of the war we have sent 10 of our staff for military service. This has left him the only man to carry out the duty of travelling, up to 60 miles a week, by cycle and walking. Before the war this job was done by two men. Mr Reed is a married man with 3 young children and currently is a motor dispatch rider for the Volunteer Training Corps.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917 Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |