| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3914
Appeal against conscription of: A E Pryke
Age: 39
Address: 1 Bridge End, Whitby
Occupation: Butcher's manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: M Johnson, Divisional Manager British and Argentine Meat Co. Ltd.
Summary of case: In their appeal to the local tribunal the appellant stated that the Company has already closed between 500 and 600 shops and has almost 2000 men in His Majesty's Forces. It is in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation. The local tribunal dismissed the appeal and Johnson then appealed to the North Riding Appeal tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jul 1917. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1917. |