| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5538
Appeal against conscription of: Charles William Walton
Age: 41
Address: Mill Lane, Richmond
Occupation: Boiler fireman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Cooke & Co Ltd, employer
Summary of case: Henry Cooke is a paper manufacturer and has on hand government orders for 18 20 tons of paper. Charles is trained and has a responsible position, it would take at least two months to train a replacement (if one could be found) to avoid compromising safety. If he were to leave before a replacement is found, the paper mill would have to shut down, resulting in the loss of employment for many others.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Allowed conditional exemption until efficient substitute found. |