| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3875
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Stephenson
Age: 31
Address: 9 Waverley Street York
Occupation: Joiner and machinist
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Crombie & Sons, solicitors on behalf of John Henry Stephenson
Summary of case: John Henry Stephenson is employed by Hungate Saw Mills York, and on the application by his employer granted conditional exemption. This was reviewed by the tribunal and his certificate of exemption withdrawn. Applicant is appealing against this decision, as he feels the work which he is engaged is of National Importance. Applicant is assisting his mother in the management of Dove Inn, The Groves, York. Three of her four sons are in the military, one of which is now posted as missing. Applicant considers that he should be allowed to remain to assist his mother especially as his younger brother was ordered to join up on the understanding the applicant would remain to assist his mother. The appellant and his solicitor appeared before the local tribunal on 5 June 1917. The local tribunal found that no case was made out for the further exemption of a man of this age and medical classification. The mother can manage the public house with assistance as far as the waiting and heavy work is concerned.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917 Dismissed. But not to be called up before 1 Aug 1917 |