| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1585
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Thomas Cradock
Age: 40
Address: 12 Wellington Place, Richmond
Occupation: Stable keeper and smallholder
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Benjamin Thomas Cradock
Summary of case: Asking for further extension on the grounds his wife is expecting sixth child. He is tenant of the Unicorn Hotel Yard with a considerable rental. If he went it would cause serious hardship as his wife will still be liable for the rent and the rates. [See also letter attached to NRCC/CL 9/1/1588]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |