| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1550
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Druce
Age: 39
Address: Henrietta Street, Whitby
Occupation: General hawker
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of case: (a) That it is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation but should be engaged in military service, or be engaged in work of national importance that would release a younger man for service. (b) That his sister aged about 25 who lives in his house could quite well look after his four children in his absence. (c) That no serious hardship would ensue if the man was called up for service, his separation allowance would amount to £1.3s.6d per week. (d) That the man has been passed fit for general service by the Medical Board.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916 Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |