| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2218
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Fenton
Age: 36
Address: 52 Union Terrace, York
Occupation: Inspector of licensed houses
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Fenton
Summary of case: Appealed on the grounds of hardship. Two appeals were made one by employer and one by appellant, Nothing has been audited since 30 Sep 1915 when the auditor happened to be here completing the previous years financial audit. I hope you will kindly give the above facts your consideration and under these circumstances feel justified in granting exemption, conditional upon my remaining in my present occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Dec 1916 Dismissed |