| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2025
Appeal against conscription of: Sydney John Holmes
Age: 22
Address: Coombehurst, Carr Lane, Acomb
Occupation: Manager of cycle shop
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Robert Henry Holmes, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant has two shops and cannot carry on his business without the help of his son who assists in both shops. He himself is extremely deaf. He believes that his son is not fit for service as he was previously rejected on medical grounds but at a later date passed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |