| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1397
Appeal against conscription of: John William Stubbings Booth
Age: 32
Address: Ivy Lea, Coxwold, York
Occupation: Head gardener
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John William Stubbings Booth
Summary of case: I am quite prepared to serve my King and country if I can be assured that my wife will be allowed the amount of rent and rates and insurance from the Military Service Civil Liabilities. Otherwise it will be impossible for her to meet her liabilities on the present military allowance.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Dismissed. |