| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1025
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Wilson Gibson
Age: 36
Address: 19 Harley Street, Scarborough
Occupation: GentlemensÂ’ outfitter
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William W Gibson, employer and father
Summary of case: The father said he needed his sonÂ’s knowledge and experience to carry on his business. He had tried and failed to find a replacement. However, the local tribunal said they knew that Benjamin Wilson had tried to enlist in other forces (London Scottish, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Navy) so, if he had been successful, his father would have had to do without him then.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1916 Dismissed |