| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2377
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edwin Hoggarth
Age: 40
Address: 1 Alfleda Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Milk seller
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Edwin Hoggarth
Summary of Case: Although not mentioned in the decision notice which dismissed the case, the North Riding Appeal Tribunal suggested he should substitute himself. Correspondence: On request from Arthur Hoggarth's solicitor, the Clerk of the North Riding Appeal Tribunal wrote a letter explaining that Arthur Hoggarth was unable to make out his case on grounds of hardship or national importance but due to his age and occupation if he could substitute a younger man the tribunal may consider an application to re-hear the case on grounds of new facts.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand. |