| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4025
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Ellison
Age: 29
Address: 22 Garden Place, York
Occupation: Engine Tender
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Henry Leetham & Son Ltd, Employer
Summary of case: The employer states that this man is of more importance as a food producer to his country in his present occupation. The local tribunal clerk stated that this case was considered on the 10 May 1917 and although several letters had been written to the Ministry of Food, they were still negotiating with various Government Departments, and they could not sanction the retention of a number of very young and mostly single men who are passed as fit for general service or other service abroad.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed |