| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4244
Appeal against conscription of: John Matthew Warrener
Age: 36
Address: 25, East Parade, Heworth
Occupation: Managing law clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J B Clarke, employer and Solicitor
Summary of case: Warrener is the only male member of staff remaining in the York Office, as well as being a certified bailiff. The appellant has to work mainly in the Leeds Office so six men including three fully qualified solicitors could be released for military service. In April 1917 Warrener was given an exemption until August 1917 by the local tribunal. In May 1917 there was an appeal by the military representative and this was dismissed. Heworth was given another temporary exemption until Nov 1917, but his case was dismissed by the North Riding Appeal Tribunal on 28 Sep 1917. He was re-examined by the Medical Board at York on 5 Nov 1917 and reclassified from B1 to C3. J B Clarke asks that Heworth be withdrawn from the North Riding Appeal tribunal lists and from York City Council tribunal lists.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed decision of local tribunal to stand |