| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4489
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick James Hardgrave
Age: 35
Address: 14 Bishopthorpe Road, York
Occupation: Sheet Metal Worker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: FJ Hardgrave
Summary of case: The military representative had objected to the renewal of his exemption on the grounds of not doing 75% war work. The work is war work, agricultural and chemical which has been executed under certificates. If he is called up the business will be forced to close after 51 years. On the 13 Dec Hardgrave was instructed joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment. The local tribunal states that They had adjourned the case until Hardgrave had obtained a protection certificate. This was not granted as the percentage of time spent on war work was insufficient.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Dec 1917. Allowed, word final removed, certificate of local tribunal varied |