| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1306
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Jackson
Age: 39
Address: Westerby, Egton, Grosmont,
Occupation: Gamekeeper
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Jackson
Summary of case: Appeals on domestic grounds due to wife's gastric ulcer and therefore being able to do very little. His employer allows him time off when she is too ill to manage. He also commits to finding work of national importance and that his employer will assist him with this.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption conditional on taking up work of national importance within one month. |