| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1735
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Alderson
Age: 33
Address: Bridge Terrace, Reeth
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major Speid Soote of Richmond Barracks. Military Representative
Summary of case: John Alderson states at the local tribunal that he is the only help in his fathers business. The military representative argues that help could be found from elsewhere.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916 Dismissed Military appeal |