| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1287
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Neilson
Age: 30
Address: 83 Micklegate, York
Occupation: Poultry dresser
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: Harold took on a position to manage Mrs ReedÂ’s business because her sons have gone into the forces and there was no one to run her business for her. The Military Representative stated that Mrs Reed is a very capable woman
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed |