| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 876
Appeal against conscription of: John Walker
Age: 31
Address: 18 Kitchener Street, Selby
Occupation: Wheelwright etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Mr Walker is only one of four remaining employees at the firm repairing military vehicles and should he be drafted the firm may have to close. Local tribunal granted exemption until 6 Sep 1916 to allow time for replacement to be found. Military representative contends this decision
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jun 1916 Dismissed |