| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3797
Appeal against conscription of: William Coates
Age: 31
Address: Great Ayton
Occupation: Grocer etc.
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: H. Coates, father and employer
Summary of case: I am a Grocer and Provision Merchant carrying on business (established 15years) in Great Ayton. I am 57 years of age and suffering from a physical disability which prevents me from doing the heavy work of the business such as lifting etc. At the commencement of the War I had three male assistants (two of my sons and a Warehouseman) now I have only this son left, the other son and the Warehouseman having joined up. This son is practically doing the work of the other son and Warehouseman as well as his own. We are working seven days a week to keep going. This son is absolutely indispensable to the business and cannot be replaced. He does practically all the carting and outside work stable work etc. If he goes I dont see how I can possibly carry on the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 Jul 1917 Dismissed, but not to be called up before 15 Aug 1917. |