| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1076
Appeal against conscription of: James Burdett
Age: 34
Address: 17 Falconer Street, Acomb Road, York
Occupation: Decorator
Local Tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: A J Dodsworth of J Dodsworth and Sons, employer.
Summary of case: Dodsworth states that Burdett is specially trained in the finishing area of the decorating trade. He also states that Burdett is prone to collapse, having once seen this for himself. Local tribunal states that they do not regard this business as one of national importance and that BurdettÂ’s health is for a medical board to decide.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |