| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1661
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Roberts
Age: 37
Address: 77 Thorpe St, York
Occupation: Boot shop manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Samuel Roberts
Summary of case: Roberts considers that there would be insufficient income to maintain his household in his absence. Details of possible income given in local tribunal reasons for dismissal of original appeal. Papers include a letter from his employer which states his inability to run the business due to a rupture.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Dismissed |