| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1007
Appeal against conscription of: George Stainthorpe
Age: 39 years 7 months
Address: Brookleigh, Thorpe, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Bricklayer and mason
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Emmerson Russell, employer
Summary of case: Russell had made the case for total exemption on the grounds Stainthorpe was the only man left to carry out the repairs. He also said Stainthorpes wife was in delicate health and had four children.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |