| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4891
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Pryke
Age: 41
Address: 1 Old Market Place, Whitby
Occupation: Butchers manager
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: A Johnson for British & Argentine Meat Co ltd
Summary of case: It is in the national interest that this man should remain in his employment particularly at the present time when the distribution of food has reached such an acute stage. This man is chiefly distributing Frozen Meat amongst the working classes. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4401]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 16 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |