| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4045
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Slater
Age: 37
Address: 3 Claremont Terrace, York
Occupation: Traveller
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Henry Slater
Summary of case: The applicant states that his mother is 74 years of age and is in delicate health and in consequence his sister has to continually remain with her. His domestic circumstances were fully considered by the Appeal Tribunal and he was granted a substantial period of temporary exemption going to work on munitions as once, which he did. The Tribunal regarded the work on which he was engaged as of sufficient National Importance. He is quite willing to undertake this, although is often means long hours. He is a member of the 22nd Battalion of the West Riding Volunteer Regiment and is in training with them. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3171]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed. Not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917 |