| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4028
Appeal against conscription of: T H Witham
Age: 27
Address: 33 Wellington Street, York
Occupation: Clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: I) not stated
Appellant: Allan Boothroyd, Military Representative
Summary of case: The employer, Henry Leetham & Son Ltd, requested an exemption for Mr Witham as every order they received passed through his hands. The military representative stated that the man is on the clerical staff and is not in a certified occupation. Arrangements ought to have been made to have his work done either by a woman or someone who is not so young and the man should be liberated for the Army without delay.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed Military appeal |