| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1363
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Sutcliffe
Age: 38
Address: 218 Salisbury Terrace, Leeman Road, York
Occupation: Steward of club
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert Sutcliffe per G H Mennell, solicitor, York
Summary of case: He applied stating that he had previously been a miner and had to give that up because of a “serious affection” of the eyes and that his current employment requires a reliable man with experience. He contributes to the upkeep of his mother-in-law. The local tribunal refused his application saying that the club should be able to find people among its 450 members to undertake the duties on a rota basis. The decision about his eye condition should be left to the medical examiner.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |