| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4237
Appeal against conscription of: William Clark
Age: 28
Address: Borogate, Helmsley
Occupation: Printer and grocers assistant
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Charles Allenby, employer.
Summary of case: The appellant argued that he needed a man for heavy lifting which women were unable to do. However the local tribunal felt that most of his work was as a printer and this was not of national importance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed. |