| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No Number
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Raimes
Age: 47
Address: Bellvue St. York.
Occupation: Grover Assistant and County Traveller
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Connings and Sons, employer
Summary of case: The local tribunal believes that there should be no exemption for travelling salesmen, and that customers should be encouraged to send in their order. Case dismissed, 29 October 1918. The employer appealed this decision stating that they have been struggling to get girls to tackle the rough work, 19 men have already been released for the army and replaced with girls, but they need more man power.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: nd Case not heard |