| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4063
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Smith
Age: 31
Address: 16 Ireton Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Cupola man
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: None stated
Appellant: W Boyce, Military representative
Summary of case: He works for Brogden and Wilson, engineers and iron founders, who are used by the gas, electrical and water companies, among others, as shown by attached letters. He is in a certified occupation. His job is described as 'pivotal' and the company state that they have lost 11 men from a workforce of 15. The local tribunal state that the military authorities should find a substitute if they believe a substitute can be found, but it is not clear whether they agreed to do so. The military representative states it is no longer in the national interest that this man remains in civil life.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be varied and exemption granted to 16 Oct 1917. Final. |