| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4020
Appeal against conscription of: Richard William Eldridge
Age: 37
Address: 44 Nunthorpe Road, York
Occupation: Manager of boot shop
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant:
Summary of case: Exemption previously granted to 6 Aug 1917 (case 3894). Application for extension on grounds that he makes boots for military officers, and also bespoke boots for the military hospital and of surgical boots. Specialist trade and in great demand. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3894]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 31 Dec 1917 |