| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 498
Appeal against conscription of: Herman Spence
Age: Not stated
Address: Lambton Street, Normanby
Occupation: Foreman tailor etc
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Osborne, employer
Summary of Case: John Osborne employed four men; three have already been called up. If Spence goes employer would be forced to close business as impossible to get substitute for heavy work. Local tribunal decided his work was not of national importance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May 1916 Allowed. Exempt to 1 Jul 1916. |