| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2171
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Simpson Smith
Age: 28
Address: 16 Victoria Terrace, Northallerton
Occupation: Electrical wireman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Simpson Smith
Summary of Case: Smith has been off work for 32 weeks after a fall at work. He has been treated for heart problems and neurasthenia. He has been unable to pay his rent and has been asked to leave his lodgings. He has a wife and two children and they have been living with friends since June 1916. He has had to sell part of his furniture to keep them in food. He is taking his insurance claim to court for compensation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed |