| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2543
Appeal against conscription of: George Ernest Vaux
Age: 37
Address: 12 Station Road, South Bank
Occupation: Ironmonger and house furnisher
Local tribunal: Eston 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: George Ernest Vaux
Summary of case: Works in family business of ironmongers and house furnishers. Appealing because his brother has already left the firm for the army and his father is extremely ill and cannot work. The business supports his parents, his brother and his family and his own family. It would be disastrous if he would have to go as there is no-one left to run the business.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jan 1917 Dismissed |