| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2202
Appeal against conscription of: William Johnson
Age: 29
Address: 11 Wykeham Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Billiard room manager and waiter
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Johnson
Summary of case: (1) My other two brothers are in the army. It would cause great hardship if I had to go, because my wife and two children are entirely dependent on my earnings. (2) On medical grounds. I suffer considerably from my legs and feet, and I consider that military work would make them worse. In May, June and July 1916 I had an illness (abscesses and diseased jaw bone, which necessitated an operation). I still feel the effects of this.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916 Dismissed but not to be called up till 1 Jan |