| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1068
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Hannon
Age: 30
Address: 73 Bootham, York
Occupation: Fruiterer
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie and Sons, Solicitors
Summary of case: Appellant on behalf of claimant states that apart from a 15 year old girl he is the sole worker in his greengrocers business after having lost an employee to the war. He also has to assist his fathers and brother's business, as they are being short-handed. He believes that if he were to be enlisted, it could mean the closure or one or two of the businesses. His brother has already enlisted. The local tribunal are of the opinion that there is still another brother with a business in York and that he could help with the businesses, but this was not disclosed by the appellant's solicitor.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed |