| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2169
Appeal against conscription of: John Andrews
Age: 33
Address: 10 Mowbray Place, Sowerby
Occupation: Ironmongers manger
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Mrs M Nicholls, employer
Summary of Case: Already had two extensions to call up date. He is the only man left in the business. The work is too heavy for a woman to manage without him, as it is mostly agricultural and blacksmith trade. If he is called up Mrs Nicholls will have to close the business, which will cause serious hardship as this is her only income, and she has three children dependent on her.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |