| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1856
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Herbert Freeman
Age: 24
Address: Chapel Street, Sowerby, Thirsk
Occupation: Auctioneer, valuer, stock salesman
Local tribunal: Thirsk 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: Caroline Freeman, employer and mother
Summary of case: Sole support for widowed mother, wife and three young children. The business of auctioneer is entirely reliant on this gentleman. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/391, NRCC/CL 9/1/1856, NRCC/CL 9/1/2947, NRCC/CL 9/1/4276]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed to 31 Mar 1917. |