| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 870
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Warren Shearman
Age:36 years
Address: 34 St Ann, Street, York
Occupation: Carpenter and joiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J.W.Maw, employer
Summary of Case: Application made at local tribunal for conditional exemption on grounds that applicant was only carpenter and joiner. The appellant had to carry out repairs etc at various government buildings in York. Twelve of his employees and his three sons had already joined the armed services. Local Tribunal refused appeal stating that he should employ ineligible men or postpone repairs. He appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |