| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4478
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Francis Churchill
Age: 28
Address: Seamer
Occupation: Agricultural Chemists Foreman
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation and d) serious hardship
Appellant: W R Eyre Managing Director J. M. Cresley Ltd, employer.
Summary of case: The work on which he is engaged is of National Importance viz: The Preparation and Distribution of Seed dressings, Sheep Dips, Cattle and Sheep medicine. Farms for 15 miles round dependant on the business for their supplies and great delay and inconvenience would be caused if they have to get them elsewhere He is also engaged in the making and blending of Oil of Various kinds Cod Liver Oil, Fish Oils, and Lubrication Oils. All attempts by advertising and inquiry to get a substitute have proved futile. Five of our men have joined the forces with our full consent out of a staff of ten, three of whom are over 50 years old. This man is the only one left in this business. He has served in the Army during the War and was discharged as medically unfit two years ago he has been passed in B1.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Dec 1917 Dismissed |