| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1906
Appeal against conscription of: George Richard Severs
Age: 33
Address: 23 Hampton Street, South Bank
Occupation: Builder and property repairer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Richard Severs
Summary of case: Appellant claimed he was needed to continue his business. Formally he had nine employees but now only two, one aged 70 and the other passed unfit for military service. Local tribunal decided that the size and nature of the man's business did not justify further exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Dismissed |