| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1978
Appeal against conscription of: William Fairhurst
Age: 28
Address: 2 Arcade, High Street, Redcar
Occupation: Master Hairdresser
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Fairhurst
Summary of case: Fairhurst is a master hairdresser and tobacconist, was given two exemptions by the local tribunal but on his third application they stated the application be dismissed as he now has an assistant who could take over. On his application to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal he states that he has been unable to obtain an assistant despite advertising. Was willing to do war work in the day and keep the business together in his spare time.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916 Dismissed |