| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4251
Appeal against conscription of: William Casper
Age: 25
Address: 64 Alma Terrace. York
Occupation: Glass Bottle Blower
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Casper
Summary of case: Casper is married with a pregnant wife, an invalid widowed mother, and partially supported a 15 year old sister. He is in a certified occupation as a medical glass blower mainly blowing chloroform bottles for the forces. The local tribunal refused the appeal. At the North Riding Appeal Casper did not appear personally and the case was heard along with the employerÂ’s case [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4250] The case was adjourned awaiting Central Tribunal decision
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov1917, adjourned to a later date |