| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 565
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Harrison
Age: 20
Address: 293 Walmgate, York
Occupation: Fruit salesman etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: George. Crombie & sons, solicitors)
Summary of case: Principal salesman in a certified trade, and as such, exempt. He is indispensable and it will be a serious hardship to his employer. He is further engaged as horseman and has three horses to lok after.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May 1916. Dismissed. |