| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1177
Appeal against conscription of: George William Allen
Age: 31
Address: North View, Hemlington, Marton
Occupation: Market gardener and poultry farmer.
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: George William Allen
Summary of Case: Allen was appointed to work for the Board of Agriculture on the scheme to increase production This had been successful. He needed an extension to fulfil his commitments to the scheme.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |