| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5707
Appeal against conscription of: Albert V Coates
Age: 30
Address: 99 Church Street, Whitby
Occupation: Clothier
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) remain in present occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: Albert Victor Coates
Summary of case: Coates was an attested man and made an initial appeal at the Whitby local tribunal on 26 Feb 1916 when he was granted one month's exemption and was medically examined at Richmond where he was placed in category C3 and given absolute exemption. He ran a business with a partner providing second hand clothing in Whitby and this was the only business offering this service in this area where it served the 'poor working class'. And therefore, of national importance. The business partner was called up to serve on the understanding that Albert Coates would continue to carry on the business. His appeal in July 1918 to the local tribunal was refused stating that he was not to be called up till 2 Sept 1918. A further appeal against this decision was made and his business partner was given special travelling leave of absence from the front to appear at the North Riding Appeal Tribunal with Albert Coates in York to present the case that their business was in the national interest.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Sep 1918.Allowed to 1 Mar 1919. |