| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2254
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Horn
Age: 18
Address: 50 Nelson Street, South Bank
Occupation: Rabbit and game dealer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: M Horn, mother and employer
Summary of case: The only son at home to support widowed mother in a very extensive and laborious business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916. Dismissed, but not to be called up until 1 Jan 1917. |