| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4024
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Williams
Age: 18
Address: 103 Brook Street, York
Occupation: Carter
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Mr F Williams appealed for his son and only employee not to be called up as his is the only person he has to carry on the business. Mr Williams has not been able to work 15 to 16 weeks due to his rheumatism. His son was granted temporary exemption until 20 Oct 1917. The Military Representative appealed against the exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. Man not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917 |