| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1999
Appeal against conscription of: George Henry Gage
Age: 32
Address: 30 Pearl Street, Saltburn by Sea
Occupation: Music teacher, organist and choirmaster
Local tribunal: Saltburn Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Henry Gage
Summary of Case: If he was called up, the business would need to be sold along with furniture. He has also been before the Medical Board (reason not stated) and would need reviewing if called up as 'might get worse'. 'May shortly have to keep both my father and mother' as father approaching 70 and feels he cannot work for much longer. Gage has a wife and two dependent children.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Dec 1916. Final |