| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1804
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Linn
Age: 31
Address: 26 Londesborough Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Dealer in Antiques
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Harry Linn
Summary of Case: His competitors are exempt from military service and to join up would cause loss “fruits of much labour to be lost”. He has been passed fit though believes he is only fit for light duty. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/673]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |