| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1228
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas George Pearson
Age: 40
Address: 2 Pearl Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Draper and house furnisher
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: Thomas George Pearson
Summary of case: Pearson and his brother were partners in the business. He outlined the extent of his business and that his three male staff had already been called up. On 19 Jul 1916 the local tribunal considered that the business was in no sense of national importance. In his appeal to the North Riding tribunal on 28 Jul 1916, Pearson added further personal details to his case, as well as mentioning that he served five nights a week as a Special Constable and was willing to work in munitions, work of National Importance.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Jul 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917, conditional on giving 5 days a week to work of National Importance. |