| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1286
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Abbey Plows
Age: 27
Address: 165 Lowther Street, York
Occupation: Master boot repairer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of case: Albert appealed owing to financial difficulties paying back money borrowed for business purposes. He would have to give up his business. He was granted a temporary exemption by the local tribunal until 6 Nov 1916. Military representative objected to this: This is a very small business and depends for support from other book makers in the town
.He has only had this business since the war began (if it can be called a business.)
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed |