| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4151
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Parkin
Age: 33
Address: 13 Hawthorn Street, Darling
Occupation: Flour Millar's Salesman
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Cleveland Flour Mills
Summary of case: This man cannot be replaced even after considerable advertising. He handles considerable sums of money, the company turning over £500,000 per year. A replacement would be virtually unobtainable at present. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3433]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |