| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3888
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Nornabell Inglis
Age: 31
Address: 22 Wentworth Road York
Occupation: Manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: In their reasons for granting Inglis exemption to 6 Oct 1917 the local tribunal states: A brother of the man applied for is in the army doing clerical work, for which class of service he has only been passed. The local tribunal adjourned the case and asked the military authorities to effect a substitution. However, the letter from the military representative states that the military authorities will not do this. Another brother of the man claimed for is also in the army and having regard to the magnitude of the business, the tribunal were of the opinion that further time should be given . It will be observed from the Medical certificate that the employer could not be left in sole charge of the business. The military representative appealed against this decision stating: This business is not of national importance being that of a fancy jeweller, the man is of suitable age and condition for military service. Their [sic] will be no hardship other than from a business point and we are instructed not to take this into consideration. Another brother who is in the army pay department I am informed gives considerable assistance in the business.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Dismissed, other son to be released from the army to act as substitute if possible. Military appeal |