| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2032
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Chapman De Burgh
Age: 30
Address: 118 Knavesmire Crescent, York
Occupation: Estate agent etc
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Lieutenant H. Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: He is married and has financial responsibility for his unmarried sisters and his late brother's widow. All his employees have been called up and he is now responsible for the whole of the estate. The local tribunal granted exemption until 1 Jan 1917 and expressed the view that only one brother should go leaving the appellant to run the various family businesses. The military representative appealed against this decision. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2031]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Military appeal. Decision of local tribunal to stand |