| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1632
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Edward Stewart
Age: 35
Address: West Tanfield, Bedale
Occupation: Coal dealer and carter
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 W W Maude, Lt Colonel, Military Representative
Summary of case: Stewart was the only coal merchant in the area who delivered small quantities and, it would cause hardship to poorer families, as his business would have to close if he was called up. This would also cause hardship to his family. He referred to the recommendation of Walter Long, President of the Board of Trade, about exemption for one-man businesses. The local tribunal had agreed and granted him exemption, conditional upon his remaining in this work. The military representative appealed because other coal merchants in the area could meet the need for coal, that as an attested man he should act up to his declaration when called, and that other coal dealers had had their appeals dismissed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Military appeal |