| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1504
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Sockett
Age: 34
Address: 13 West Dyke Road, Redcar
Occupation: Plumber
Local tribunal: Redcar 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: Baker Bros., employers
Summary of case: Baker brothers, plumbers and sanitary engineers, stated that he was the only plumber left at the Redcar Branch and if taken will have no alternative than to close down. They had already contributed 42 of their employees to the Army (60% of total staff) causing them to close one branch already and this would require them to close the Redcar branch. Claim serious hardship and that it is a trade necessary to the public.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Sep 1916. Dismissed |