| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1996
Appeal against conscription of: John William Andrew
Age: 18
Address: 1 Liverton Road, Loftus
Occupation: Saddler and general work
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continuing in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: T E Andrew, father and employer
Summary of case: T E Andrew is the only saddler between Skelton and Whitby. Not only does he support farms he works for Cargo Fleet Iron mines, Kilton mines, Skinningrove Iron Co. ,these three all being engaged in munitions hence of national importance, and the East Cleveland Co-Op. His son, John William Andrew, has just become useful and if he was taken Andrew senior cannot adequately perform the work required. The local tribunal thought the son should join the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Dismissed |