| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:4441
Appeal against conscription of: Lewis Edwin Norton
Age:34
Address: 73 Cromer Street, York
Occupation: Tobacconist and miller
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation,
Appellant: Crombie and Sons Solicitor on behalf of Lewis Edwin Norton
Summary of case: Wife manages tobacconist, appellant presently suffering from a nervous breakdown and alimentary toxaemia. Medically classified B1 by the army but C3 by general practitioner. Also claims work he is engaged upon affects the 'question of food supply'.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jan 1918. Dismissed |