| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4247
Appeal against conscription of: James Cuncliffe Wright
Age: 32
Address: 130 Micklegate, York
Occupation: IronmongersÂ’ manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J H Shouksmith, employer
Summary of case: Wright is in sole control of the Ironmongery Department, being the only man of military age remaining. 24 men have joined the Army including one of the partners. In Jun 1917 he was given a temporary exemption by the local tribunal until Aug 1917, and this was extended to 20 Nov 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed. Man not to be called up before 20 Jan 1918 |