| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1552
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Henry Sawdon
Age: 36
Address: 10 Grove Street, Whitby
Occupation: Draper's traveller
Local tribunal: Whitby 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: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
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 work of national importance. (b) That the business can be carried on by the man's brother and mother and a boy employed as this man is employed only as a draper's traveller, going round the district asking for orders, he is not indispensable to the business. The public can come into Whitby and give their orders themselves or send them by post or other means. (c) That no serious hardship would ensue if this man was called to the Colours.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916 Allowed. Military appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |