| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 892
Appeal against conscription of: Mark Tunnard Priestley
Age: 36
Address: 32 Melrose Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Engaged at manure works
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continuing in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: W. Evans, employer
Summary of Case: This is very heavy work, too heavy for female labour or aged male labour. Works producing artificial manure, claim of shortage of product and that the Reserved Occupations Committee are considering reserving from recruiting workmen employed in its manufacture
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916 Dismissed |