| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5638
Appeal against conscription of: George Myton
Age: 45
Address: 12 Grove View, Clifton, York
Occupation: Manager motor department
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: Fred Arey, chairman of W & G Myton, employer
Summary of case: George is a key part of the family business and it is stated that no-one else can perform his duties which include driving and tyreing and repair of vehicles. Local tribunal state that the work could be done by others and say they had intimated when the previous application was made that they would not consent to a further application on the same facts. Henry Tolson, National Service representative said the tribunal should decide.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1918. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |