| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5504
Appeal against conscription of: George Arthur Bell
Age: 37
Address: 5 Millholme Terrace, Brotton
Occupation: Outfitters manager
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Attested
Grounds for appeal:
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: G Maw National Service representative
Summary of case: Bells employer, Fawbert, applied for Bells exemption on the grounds that he was engaged in a large business of a boot dealer and outfitter. This work that is absolutely essential among those engaged in the mines as is well known to the members of the local tribunal, the majority of who have practical acquaintance with the requirements of the miners. It is also well known to the national service representative who was at the local tribunal meeting and it was considered absolutely inadvisable that he should be removed from an indispensable business. He has four brothers in the army. National service representative. stated that it was his contention that it is not in the national interest that this man should remain in civil employ.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jul 1918. National service appeal. Allowed. not to be called up before 15 August 1918. Certificate to be cancelled |