| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5491
Appeal against conscription of: Russell W Blanshard
Age: 40
Address: 52 Lowther Street, York
Occupation: ButcherÂ’s manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: G H Jackson for Eastman Limited, employer
Summary of case: This is the only man we have left in York and if he is taken we shall be compelled to close the shop. We had seven shops in York in 1914 and we have had to close six of them.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1918. Allowed to 1 Dec 1918. |