| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 55
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Schumm
Age: Not stated
Address: 9 Queen Street, Redcar
Occupation: Beef and pork butcher
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: H. A. Schumm, employer
Summary of case: Richard Schumm is head slaughterman, and women are not able to kill beasts. If he were called up it would leave his employer to manage on his own. His employer mentions that Richard Schumm is 5ft tall, and employers two brothers serving with the Colours. Employer thought that our trade was exempt.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |