| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1907
Appeal against conscription of: John William Graham
Age: 33
Address: 16 Middlesbrough Road, South Bank
Occupation: Grocer and off beer licence holder
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John W Graham
Summary of case: Appealed on grounds of business being sole support of family. Local tribunal considered his wife could manage the business, whereas Graham states It would be quite impossible for her to carry on the business alone.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |