| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5757
Appeal against conscription of: William B Byrne
Age: 36
Address: Gourock, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Inspector
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Medical grade:1
Appellant: W O'Neil, Stewart Clothiers Ltd, employer
Summary of case: Sole supervisor of 13 branches between Ayr and Dunbarton, his work is intricate and confidential, and it is not possible for a woman to do his work especially control of male staff. 'Nor could a woman take temporary control of a branch as almost every purchase involves measuring of a man for a suit'. Business consists of Naval and Military tailoring in addition to civilian trade. He also claims his wife is in ill health and under treatment by a specialist. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/5183]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1918. Allowed to 11 Jan 1919. |