| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 723
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Mercer
Age: 27
Address: 65 Rose Street, Haxby Road, York
Occupation: Bootmaker and repairer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Walter Windrush, employer
Summary of Case: Cannot get another workman to take his place. There are no women that can do boot machines and repairing. Shortage of men to take his place.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. |