| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2255
Appeal against conscription of: John William Hume
Age: 26
Address: Alexandra Hotel, South Bank
Occupation: Hotel manager
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Elizabeth A Hume, mother and employer
Summary of case: I am a widow and have a large fully licensed house. My son who is a married man has managed the business for me for over six years. It will be impossible to carry on the business without him. My only other son has been in the army over two years and been severely wounded.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916. Dismissed |