| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 195
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Merryweather
Age: 30
Address: Aiskew, Bedale
Occupation: Wheelwright, joiner and undertaker
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Local tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: A Merryweather, father and employer
Summary of case: A Merryweather is a 72 year old partially blind man who states that he could not conduct business without sons help. Son would be difficult to replace and he has not private means and is therefore dependent on his business. The local tribunal found that the brother of the applicant rendered some assistance in the business. The sons employment was not necessary in the national interest as he was not employed on munitions or a certified one.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |