| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2243
Appeal against conscription of: John William Wooler
Age: 31
Address: 39 Lord Street, Redcar
Occupation: Fried fish and potato dealer
Local tribunal: Redcar Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John William Wooler
Summary of case: Financial loss if he had to close the business. Impossible for work to be done by women due to manipulation of machinery. Cannot find a manager. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3709]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916. Allowed. Conditional on taking up munitions work. |