| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5641
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert C Greenwood
Age: 43
Address: The Gables, Sycamore Place, York
Occupation: Antique dealer
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: 2
Appellant: Allen S Boothroyd, National Service Representative
Summary of case: In June 1918, following his appeal, Greenwood enrolled as a War Work Volunteer with munitions as instructed by the Labour Exchange. As a result of this he obtained a protection certificate. The national service representatives appeal was initially allowed with an exemption to 1 Sep 1918 to make arrangements for the continuation of the business. Following this appeal Arthur Willey, Greenwoods solicitor writes on the 28 August 1918 to the Clerk of the North Riding Appeal Tribunal stating that Greenwood has now obtained a protection certificate as a War Work Volunteer. Kindly withdraw the application for renewal. Mr Greenwood of course reserved the right to renew his application if his protection certificate is at any time withdrawn.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1918. Dismissed National Service appeal. |