| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5793
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Brown
Age: 46
Address: 11 Pembroke Street, York
Occupation: Brewer's drayman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Arthur Brown, manager at York for Joshua Tetley & Son Ltd.
Summary of case: In his appeal to the York City tribunal BrownÂ’s employer requested a renewal of his exemption certificate. Stating that Brown was indispensable, being one of only two draymen. Since the Board of Control had ordered that beer should be 'lighter', ie weaker, more was being brewed and sent out (a 60% increase over the previous year) so both men were essential. The local tribunal had given a temporary exemption, with the condition that Brown joined the local Volunteers. During the interval between the two appeals, a discharged soldier should be obtained to train as drayman.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Nov 1911, Dismissed. |