| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2177
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfred Nicholson
Age: 40
Address: 22 Queen Street, Redcar
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Wilfred Nicholson
Summary of Case: Nicholson bought his business with all his savings whilst outside the military age. It would be a serious financial loss if he had to work in munitions. He has been unsuccessful in finding anyone to take on the business. He is appealing for further concessions
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Feb 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst employed full time on the work of national importance etc |