| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1672
Appeal against conscription of: Peter Smith
Age: 24
Address: 11 Cleveland Street, York
Occupation: Shop assistant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Peter Smith
Summary of case: Smith is the sole support of his parents, but the local tribunal had previously looked at his finances and decided that they could do very well on the army's pay and allowances. He has two brothers in the services.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Sept 1916. Appeal dismissed. |