| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 564
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Metcalfe
Age: 24
Address: 1 Green Lane, Acomb, York
Occupation: Hosiery and outfitter
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
Appellant: Arthur Turner, employer
Summary of case: Sole responsibility for one of three York shops. Requesting three month exemption in which to train up his wife, who is improving after suffering ill health due to confinement.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May 1916. Dismissed. |