| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4056
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Bell
Age: 23
Address: 8 Dennis Street, York
Occupation: Tripe dresser etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Mrs Emma Hague, employer
Summary of case: This is the second application and he had been granted a conditional exemption to 6 Sep 1917, final. The business is very physical and needs a young man. The Labour Exchange has not been able to provide a substitute as the work is unpopular. The business provides cheap food and they also supply hospitals. He also has pigs and works in the cattle market. The employer's father is dying of cancer and she suffers from pleurisy. Decision states that he is not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed. |