| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1859
Appeal against conscription of: George Sanderson
Age: 37
Address: Thornton le Beans
Occupation: Northallerton Rural District Council
Local tribunal: Inn keeper and farmer
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship,
Appellant: George Sanderson
Summary of case: Farmer of four acres, one horse and four pigs and 66 chickens. Joining the forces would cause serious hardship as wife is not physically fit after sustaining a broken leg one year ago.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917. |