| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 574
Appeal against conscription of: Oswald Francis Young
Age: 25
Address: Bell Hotel, Micklegate, York
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Young is licensee of a commercial hotel which he runs with his wife and just one helper, a girl of 16. He claims that the work is too much for them to manage without him. The local tribunal granted exemption until 6 Jun 1916. The military representative objected and claims that the wife can manage with other help and the exemption was far too long.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal:8 May 1916. Dismissed |