| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1839
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Hodgson
Age: 34
Address: 4 Cranberry Street, York Road, Leeds
Occupation: Cinematographic proprietor
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: A. Hodgson
Summary of case: Appellant claiming that he is essential for the running of his cinema business. Police investigations have shown cinema managed by his father-in-law and that he is known to the police to be an illegal bookmaker.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Oct 1916. Dismissed |