| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1909
Appeal against conscription of: Cornelius Carr
Age: 39
Address: 42 Whitworth Road, Grangetown
Occupation: Master butcher
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Cornelius Carr
Summary of case: Appellant was sole worker in his business. The claimant admitted that the shop had been closed for 11 weeks. The local tribunal decided that it would be possible for his brother to manage the business and that there would be no hardship if it were closed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 31 Mar 1917 |