| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3894
Appeal against conscription of: Richard William Eldridge
Age: 36
Address: 44 Nunthorpe Road, York.
Occupation: Manager of boot business.
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: The Leather Supply Co, Fossgate, York
Summary of case: The local tribunal underestimated the value, importance and character of the business concerned. That this man has devoted his life to the study of fitting abnormal feet with surgical boots that such skill is not common, and to this class of business is indispensable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Allowed to 6 August 1917. |