| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3958
Appeal against conscription of: Ronald George Nicholas
Age: 18
Address: Market Place, Thirsk
Occupation: Apprentice Ironmonger
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, c) education or training
Appellant: Herbert E Lightfoot, employer
Summary of case: Nicholas is an indentured apprentice working for a business supplying good for the agricultural industry. His widowed mother is running his father business until Nicholas is old enough to take over; The manager has been taken into the army. The employer, Lightfoot, has two assistants senior to Nicholas have joined the army in the last 6 months. If Nicholas is taken Lightfoot will be left with one 14 year old apprentice.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jul 1917. Dismissed, not to be called up before 1 Sep 1917. |