| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4022
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Seale
Age: 31
Address: 31 East Parade, Heworth
Occupation: Brush manufacturer
Local tribunal: York City Tribunal
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) ill health and infirmity.
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Henry Seale claims that his work as brush manufacturer is one of national importance. If he were called up, his business would close and he is the only manufacturer of brushes in York apart from the Blind Hospital. Temporary exemption to 20 Oct 1917 granted at local tribunal. Appealed by military representative on the grounds that the business could be managed in Henry's absence by his father. Appeal allowed and exemption revoked. Henry sought leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal in London challenging the claim that his father could run his business. His father is an Income Tax Inspector and is fully employed at that, so not in a position to accept the decision of the appeal tribunal. He also lists several points raised by the military representative and refutes each one. Leave to appeal is refused.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed |