| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4218
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Clegg
Age: 37
Address: Crag Cliff, Grosmont
Occupation: Stores manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Naylor, Secretary, Grosmont Cooperative Society
Summary of case: 3 April 1917 Clegg was allowed exemption until 1 Sep 1917. He appealed for an extension of this conditional exemption stating that as the manager of cooperative stores he is the only person with the necessary experience to run the business, which covers a very wide area. He is also an active member of the St John Ambulance Service, being in charge of a Stretcher Squad and undertaking other duties.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3294]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1917. Allowed to 31 March 1918. |