| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5217
Appeal against conscription of: Norman Ridsdale
Age: 19
Address: St Georges Place, York
Occupation: Mechanic
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Norman Ridsdale 'jointly by man and Thos Horsley & Sons Ltd, Blossom St., York'.
Summary of case: Graded several times as medical category C3. Employed four days a week as fitter and turner and motor driver in firm contracted to ministry of munitions. Makes 18pounder shrapnel machine fuse sockets, output 800 per week although ministry pressing for 1000. Also employed for 2 days a week as lorry driver for collection of hide, skin, wool and fat for the firm who are directly under the control of the raw material section of the war department.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Allowed to 31 Oct 1918. |