| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2330
Appeal against conscription of: John Mead
Age: 31
Address: 60 Middlesbrough Road, South Bank
Occupation: Grocer and provisions dealer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Mead
Summary of case: Appellant states that if he were to be enlisted into the army his business would have to be sold at auction for scrap prices and he would be financially ruined. Local tribunal states that there is no reason why his wife cannot carry on the business. There are 15 grocers in South Bank and after great consideration three of these should be enlisted into the army, one of whom is Mead.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |