| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1369
Appeal against conscription of: Moses Hartley
Age: 38
Address: 12 Emily Street, Hull Road, York
Occupation: Stone mason
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Moses Hartley
Summary of case: He is in business with a partner who has enlisted and is now in France. Apart from his partner there are no permanent employees so there is no-one who could carry on the business. The local tribunal refused his application but the military authorities agreed not to call him up for a month. His wife works and with separation allowances there should be no financial hardship.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |