| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4488
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Frances Whitfield
Age: 34
Address: 1 Toft Green, York
Occupation: Carter and Horseman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Geo. Crombie and Sons Solicitors, York on behalf of Samuel Francis Whitfield
Summary of case: Whitfield works for a very large firm of Iron Mongers in York, he is the only man left of the original staff, eight have joined up. The business does much war work, it is heavy work and unsuitable for women. Whitfield has subsequently held an exemption certificate. The local tribunal states that a man of this age could be released and a substitute could be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Dec 1917. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand |