| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No Number
Appeal against conscription of: David Robert Ellerby
Age: 24
Address: 7 Waverly St, The Groves, York
Occupation: Wholesale Chemist and druggist assistant
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Sam Scruton of Raimes & Co, wholesale manufacturing Chemist & Druggist, employer
Summary of case: The employers are one of the largest wholesale chemist, with a staff of 55-60 50 have joined the colours since the start of the war. The employee is foreman and has an extensive knowledge with a speciality in poisons. Ellerby's wife has been in hospital so he is having to pay for help to look after his children.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: nd Case not heard |