| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2333
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Hodge
Age: 30
Address: 29 Vickers Street, Grangetown
Occupation: Coal dealer
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: Ruebon Turner, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that Hodge holds down many roles he carts 30 tons of coal per week, also carts for the Tees Valley Waterboard, drives the hearse for the funeral parlour and also drives a cab carrying travellers. Appellant states that one son is already away to the army and this is his only employee. Hodge has a wife, two children and a mother in law who is partly dependant on him. Local tribunal confirm what the appellant has stated but suggests he could get other help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Dec 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |