| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4736
Appeal against conscription of: John Anthony Lindsley
Age: 36
Address: 7 Victoria Terrace, Loftus
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: East Cleveland Co-operative Society
Summary of case: The employer requests an appeal for Mr J A Lindsley a Practical Tailor. We are exceptional busy in the department. 9 men have already left to join. We are anxious to introduce and train female hands to undertake a portion of the work and beg leave to suggest that you grant additional exemptions for this man to train the necessary hands to carry on their trade.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Mar 1918 Dismissed Decision of local tribunal to stand |