| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5220
Appeal against conscription of: Alexander Thompson Kane
Age: 33
Address: 16 Balmoral Terrace, Bishopthorpe Road
Occupation: Printer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Ben Johnson & Co Ltd, printers, Lithographers and bookbinders.
Summary of case: Two employees cases considered May 1917 and Kane had been granted exemption on six previous occasions. It has been decided that Kane, as the younger employee, should be retained. His employment is deemed essential for continued efficient printing, dealing with railway timetables and urgent notices.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 8 Jun 1918. Allowed conditional exemption until efficient substitute be found. |