| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4359
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Edwin Thompson
Age: 29
Address: Lilac Cottage, Acomb, York
Occupation: Ironmonger's manager etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: The man held a certificate of exemption to 20 September 1917. On the 22 September 1917 he appeared at the local tribunal regarding his certificate. He is the managing director of a wholesale and retail ironmongery business, with 15 years experience. He supplies fine tools for agriculture and engineering. In addition he holds Class A and B permits for agriculture and munitions and supplies £500 per annum of goods directly under government control for munitions. He is the only man with the practical knowledge to do repairs. The local tribunal gave exemption to 1 January 1918, and stated the part played by this man is very large being the only practical man and the work too is important from a national point of view. The military representative appealed to the North riding Appeal Tribunal stating that On account of his age and medical category he ought to join the Army without delay.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Oct 1917. Dismissed Military Appeal |