| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2279
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Benjamin Sowerby
Age: 40
Address: Hury, Baldersdale, Cotherstone
Occupation: Smallholder and road contractor
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Benjamin Sowerby
Summary of case: Joseph has a contract to fulfil, which he estimates will take six weeks. He is prepared to join up when the work is completed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Dec 1916. Dismissed |