| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2244
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur William Burton
Age: 31
Address: 2 Wilson Street, Redcar
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Redcar 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: Arthur William Burton
Summary of case: Two sick children, one with TB of the spine. Doctor's bills and special foods expensive. Passed by medical board as category B2 Labour Units abroad and unfit for general service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916. Dismissed. |