| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1959
Appeal against conscription of: John Wilfred Jennings
Age: Not given
Address: 65 High Street, Marske by Sea
Occupation: Coal dealer
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Wilfred Jennings
Summary of case: I am the only one at home who can do this work as my father is 78 years. He is practically the only coal dealer supplying the inhabitants [of Marske] and also the camp and billets
My only brother having been wounded has again passed for active service. [See also (NRCC/CL 9/1/1118]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 31 Mar 1917. Final |