| Description | North Riding Appeal tribunal number: 2419
Appeal against conscription of: John Thomas Hodgson
Age: 34
Address: 21 Gordon Street, York
Occupation: Wine stores manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of John Thomas Hodgson
Summary of case: His wife and children are extremely delicate and would suffer financial hardship if he were called up. The local tribunal felt that the Civil Liabilities Grant, together with savings on the cost of his meals, would adequately recompense them. Hodgson appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed. |