| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1993
Appeal against conscription of: William Steyert
Age: 39
Address: 4 Springhead Terrace, Loftus
Occupation: Watchmaker and jeweller
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Steyert
Summary of case: He supports three people, father 77, mother 74 and invalid, and niece who he retains to do domestic work. His parents have no private means. He stated to the local tribunal he objected to all military service. The local tribunal said that he had had a long period of exemption and being a single man he should join up at once. His appeal to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal was based on the serious hardship that would ensue. He had only been passed for home service by the medical board.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 31 Mar 1917 |