| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4052
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Oates
Age: 26
Address: King's Square, York
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Emeline Ellis, employer
Summary of case: The appellant has a butcher's business and following her husband's death, depends entirely on Oates for the practical part of the business, slaughtering and cutting up. He also assists other local butchers with slaughtering. She would be happy to release him if a suitable substitute could be found. There are no male relatives to help. A letter from the local Butchers' Association confirms that they will carry on the business until a substitute can be found and the tribunal state that he is not to be called up before 1 Sep 1917.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed. |