| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1054
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Crisp
Age: 26
Address: 68 Frances Street, York
Occupation: Printer
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: M J Crisp, mother
Summary of case: Appellant who is mother states she is daughter and widow of a soldier and if son was taken she would be left destitute. Local tribunal's comments were that she in fact takes in lodgers and so appeal is based on sentiment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed |