| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5634
Appeal against conscription of: William O Young
Age: 27
Address: 36 Price Street, Nunnery Lane, York
Occupation: Solicitors clerk
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Medical grade: B1
Appellant: Messrs Geo Crombie & Sons, employer
Summary of case: 23 Jan 1918 exemption granted to 31 Jul 1918. He has an ill, elderly mother and the four other sons in the family have joined up. One son has been killed and one is a prisoner of war. A son-in-law has also joined up leaving a wife, Youngs sister, and children to be supported. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/4618 included with these papers. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1650, NRCC/CL 9/1/2645, NRCC/CL 9/1/4044]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1918. Allowed to 1 Jan 1919. |