| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2260
Appeal against conscription of: Lawrence Edward Kirby
Age: 26
Address: Stainton in Cleveland, Stockton
Occupation: Grocer, joiner and undertaker
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough 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: Lawrence Edward Kirby
Summary of case: I have a wife dependant on me and also a widowed mother who is incapable of looking after herself, having just returned from York Asylum.
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. |