| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3974
Appeal against conscription of: John William Smith
Age: 27
Address: 39 High Street, Redcar
Occupation: Pork Butcher
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: John William Smith
Summary of case: Smith states he is the proprietor of the largest and oldest pork butcher's business in the district. He employs three female assistants in his shops, but does all his own buying, slaughtering and making up. He supplies various army units in the area. He was classified C1, garrison duty at home. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3085]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1917. Dismissed, but not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917. |