| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5528
Appeal against conscription of: William Mee
Age: 47
Address: 5 Hampden Street, York
Occupation: ButcherÂ’s manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: A Johnson for British & Argentine Meat Co., employer
Summary of case: On 25 June the local tribunal granted a temporary exemption to 6 Aug 1918. They state that the firm had two other businesses in the same town and they were of the opinion that the business of the other two was insufficient for two men to be retained in civil life, and that Mr Mee should join the Forces... Johnson appeals this decision stating that Mee is essential to the running of his business, particularly at the present time when the Food Orders have to be carried out.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |