| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4615
Appeal against conscription of: William Leaman Collins
Age: 37
Address: 32 Newbiggin Street, York
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: not stated
Appellant: Henry Tolson, National Service Representative
Summary of case: As well as being a bricklayer, Collins had been working on munitions for 15 months mainly on account of his being the Trades Union Secretary and Tolson thought it was time he joined the army and it was no longer necessary for him to work in munitions. The clerk of the local tribunal noted Collins had a delicate wife and four children and, because of his Trade Union activity, as well as being a member of the Court of Referees and the Munitions Tribunal, it was felt he was of more use in civil life.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jan 1918. Dismissed National Service Appeal |