| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1791
Appeal against conscription of: John Henry Gill
Age: 25
Address: High Shop Fryup, Lealholm
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John H Gill
Summary of Case: Serious hardship would ensue if I were called up for army service owing to my exceptional financial and business obligation and domestic position. Local tribunal finds that the appellant has made three applications and has been already give temporary exemption to sort his business affairs. Further applications have since been made but tribunal of opinion hardship may ensure if appellant called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |