| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1226
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Ernest Mason
Age: 40 and 1 month
Address: 7 Exeter Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Motor engineer
Local tribunal: Saltburn Urban 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
Appellant: Herbert Ernest Mason
Summary of case: Mason had previously been granted a two month exemption by Saltburn tribunal in order to clear his business debts. In his appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal, he detailed his business and debts more fully, seeking a further two month exemption in which to clear them. The local tribunal chairman noted that Mason had only started his motor business since the war had started; prior to that he had been a chauffeur. It further noted that he was able bodied and had failed to avail himself of the opportunity to join the Motor Transport Service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Jul 1916. Appeal dismissed and leave to appeal further refused. |