| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2426
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Barron
Age: 33
Address: 13 Arthur Street, Hull Road, York
Occupation: Confectioner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Barron
Summary of case: His wife is frail and would not be able to look after their five children, one of whom is disabled. The local tribunal refused his application but the military representative agreed not to call him up for one month. He appealed against the decision of the local tribunal: Wife ill and a cripple child and I am subject to Rheumatism.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Dismissed. |