| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1631
Appeal against conscription of: Reginald Chandler
Age: 37
Address: Nosterfield, Bedale
Occupation: Circular steam sawyer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Lt Colonel William W Maude, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is the only son of a widowed mother, who was entirely dependent on him. The local tribunal agreed to exempt him on condition his domestic circumstances remained. The military representative appealed, stating that Chandler was a single man, his employment was not certified, his employer had not claimed exemption for him, and mentioned the great demand in the army for single men. He also said that, as he had attested, he ought to act up to his declaration to join the colours.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. 11 Sep 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Military appeal |