| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1858
Appeal against conscription of: Oliver Wright
Age: 27
Address: Stammergate, Thirsk
Occupation: Coal leader and dealer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship,
Appellant: Oliver Wright
Summary of case: Three brothers already serving and father has just died. Only support for mother who is in Clifton asylum and one sister 17 years of age. Call up would mean breaking up home and business. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/393]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed |