| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3962
Appeal against conscription of: James William Johnston
Age: 36
Address: Pym St, Middlesbrough.
Occupation: Manager of a milk business
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James William Johnston
Summary of case: Johnstons wife is ill and unable to attend to household duties and needs constant support. He is perfectly willing to do work of national importance provided he is able to attend his wife. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2545]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1917. Allowed to 31 Oct 1917 and to report monthly to Mr J W Pennyman as to state of wifes health |