| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4835
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Joseph Toas
Age: 30
Address: Catterick
Occupation: Boot repairer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Joseph Toas
Summary of case: Toes has previously been allowed conditional exemption from the military. He is a Military and Surgical boot repairer and is the only boot maker in the area running his own business and responsible for making and repairing flying boots for squadrons stationed at Catterick and if he leaves his presence will be missed. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4534 and NRCC/CL 9/1/3553]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |