| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1496
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Bertram Eaton
Age: not stated
Address: 13 and 14 North Road, Loftus
Occupation: House furnisher
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: F Bertram Eaton
Summary of case: He is a house furnisher, clothier and pawnbroker. Local tribunal gave exemption to 17 Sep 1916. They did not view this as a business of national importance, stating that he had twice offered himself for service in the army, did not believe the petition and that his father could continue the business with female labour. His solicitor had written to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal stating that the local tribunal had exceeded their remit. The clerk to the appeal tribunal agreed and issued instructions to the local tribunals to cease. He appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal on the grounds that the business would cease causing his wife and child and himself hardship as well as people he served. He was still repaying the purchase money and had failed to obtain replacement staff despite advertising.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Sep 1916. Dismissed |