| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 400
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Coates
Age: 40
Address: Kirkgate Thirsk
Occupation: Foreman in wholesale and retail grocery and provision trade
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Henry Ayre, employer
Summary of Case: Impossible to continue the business as he is the remaining longstanding and experienced employee who travels frequently and keeps accounts. He will be 41 in April 1916. Other assistants have joined the forces.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2975, NRCC/CL 9/1/3933, NRCC/CL 9/1/4275, NRCC/CL 9/1/4957, NRCC/CL 9/1/5699]
Supporting evidence: No.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Exemption to1 Jul 1916 |