| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4071
Appeal against conscription of: William Gorman
Age: 41
Address: Glenville, Greenbank Terrace, Staithes
Occupation: Stores manager
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban District Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: S Fenby, Employer and General manager of East Cleveland Cooperative Society
Summary of case: Gorman had recently been transferred to the Brotton branch and was now the only man left in the grocery department. The weekly turnover was over £800 with vast amounts of foodstuffs being required in this munition area. His employer was having difficulty in keeping the department going due to the labour shortage. S Fenby had applied previously to Scarborough and Gorman was granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917. As Brotton was in a different recruiting area S Fenby wrote to ask for clarification of where to send on behalf of Gorman his application for renewal of exemption. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3021, NRCC/CL 9/1/4467]]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Allowed to 31 Oct 1917. |