| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2323
Appeal against conscription of: Alexander Jones
Age: 36
Address: 52 Middlesbrough Road, South Bank.
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Alexander James
Summary of case: Appellant states that if he were to be enlisted he would have to sell up or close down the business that he has taken 10 years to build up. Local tribunal states that there are too many drapers in the town, where unthrifty war money is being spent; He has had two previous exemptions. On this appeal he has asked to go on munitions, which he has not asked for before.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |