| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2240
Appeal against conscription of: David Edmund Duck
Age: 37
Address: Castleton, Grosmont
Occupation: Painter and decorator
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: David Edmund Duck
Summary of case: Mr Duck states that all capital was sunk in the business and financial embarrassment to his wife and family would ensue if he was called up. It was impossible to obtain help, and he has a delicate wife and boy. There are several contracts in hand. If work could be found in munitions he would willingly accept it. The military representative, Graham Craig, objected to the decision of the local tribunal: The man has already had three months in which to make arrangements, if he has taken on any contracts during that time it is his own fault. Painters are not a necessity to the community and can be spared.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916, Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand |