| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2197
Appeal against conscription of: John William Jemmerson
Age: 37
Address: Runswick Bay Hotel, Hinderwell
Occupation: Groom and carter etc
Local tribunal: Hinderwell 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 Robinson, employer
Summary of case: As Mr Robinson is going away as 2nd Officer on a transport, if this man is called very serious financial loss will occur as I shall be left without a man to look after the land and stock further I am paying in rent, rates Licences etc, over £96 this it will mean serious loss to me in fact I shall have to close the house up as I cannot possibly get another man to manage the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916 Dismissed |