| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2331
Appeal against conscription of: William Prince
Age: 29
Address: 118 Queens Street, South Bank
Occupation: Baker
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Hannah Prince, mother and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that Perry is a working manager of the bakers and that he has a wife and child who are dependent on him. He has had a medical and classed as category B2 as he suffers from gastric catarrh and nervous debility and subject to fits. This has exempted him for military duties but is capable of labour units abroad. Local tribunal states that the business could be carried on by female family help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |