| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 998
Appeal against conscription of: William Ward Smithson
Age: 39
Address: 11 Falcon Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Departmental manager of grocery and provision business
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mr Wilcock - employer
Summary of case: Exemption requested by employer on the grounds that he is essential to the running of the business. Employer has already released nine men out of 11, and has employed seven women. Dismissed by local tribunal. Appealed by employer on same grounds.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul1916. Dismissed. |