| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4057
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Harrison
Age:27
Address: 1a Filey Terrace, Bootham
Occupation: Grocer etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military representative
Summary of case: Harrison had been granted several temporary or conditional exemptions. The military representative appealed and the exemption was withdrawn, but he was ordered not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917. It is stated that he had misunderstood and thought that the exemption was now only to 1 Oct 1917. Anticipating further temporary exemptions he had taken no steps to dispose of the business and he had received no calling up notice. He appealed for further time to enable him to dispose of the business as it would cause his family severe loss if he had to do it within two weeks.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |