| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2175
Appeal against conscription of: Sidney Wardell
Age: 26
Address: 7 West End, Redcar
Occupation: Boot dealer and repairer
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Sidney Wardell
Summary of Case: Wardell is the only person left in the business as his brother is in the army. If he is called up the business will have to close. He considers that repairing boots is of national importance, as people cannot do without boots. He is also the only person in the town supplying small boot repairers with tools and leather. He was allowed until 1 Feb 1917 to train his wounded brother who is now discharged from the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916. Allowed to 1 Feb 1917. Final |