| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 874
Appeal against conscription of: William Maurice Caley
Age: 29
Address: 4 Argyle Street, Southbank, York
Occupation: Branch manager
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: Mr Caley manages a provision merchants shop, A W Jessop, Fossgate, York. Nearly all the employees have been called up to army service. Therefore shop would close if loses manager, Local tribunal gave conditional exemption, Military representative contends one manager could cover both shops or employ a man over military age
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916 Allowed |