| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1254
Appeal against conscription of: George Robert Rex
Age: 30
Address: 2 Park Street, Pickering
Occupation: Warehouseman and traveller
Local tribunal: Pickering Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Albert Anderson, employer
Summary of case: Appellant states if George Rex was taken it would seriously affect his business at this busy time of year. Local tribunal state that there are three other employees as well as himself who are employed in the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Allowed, exemption to 1 Sep 1916 final. |