| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4401
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Pryke
Age: 35
Address: 1 Bridge End Whitby
Occupation: Butchers manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: A Johnson British and Argentine Meat Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: The employer states that it is in the national and local interests that this man should remain in his present occupation, and should he have to go they have no spare men anywhere to replace him. He is a widower with two young daughters who are that age when they require parental care more than at any other time of their lives. He was examined by the Special Medical Board and was classified as B1. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3914]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Nov 1917 Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |