| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 184
Appeal against conscription of: John Handley Brenkley
Age: 26
Address: Sedbusk, Hawes
Occupation: Labourer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Brenkley, father and employer
Summary of Case: Thomas Brenkley is partly disabled and unable to take on any manual work on their small holding. His other son has attested and been called up, leaving just John to shoulder the entire workload. Appeal requested at least a delay of 2 months.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |