| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4335
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Salvin
Age: 35
Address: 1 Bridge Street, Richmond
Occupation: Bar iron warehouseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Robert Spence & Co, employer
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to 18 October 1917 on condition that Spence & Co seeks to find a substitute for Henry Salvin, and apply to Barracks for a man. Spence & Co have advertised for a replacement twice but received no replies. They have lost nine men to the forces and replaced with female labour. Henry Salvin is skilled and has a responsible job that involves heavy work. The business could not continue without him. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4119]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Oct 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |