| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2554
Appeal against conscription of: William Woods
Age:33
Address: Hartforth, Richmond
Occupation: Groom and gardener
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ethel Cobett, employer, Hartforth Hall, Richmond
Summary of case: The only man I have to do everything groom, gardener, odd jobs, chop sticks, carry coals fetch groceriesÂ….as nothing is delivered now. He is also a volunteer, married, and six children under ten years. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1590]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Feb 1917 Allowed to 31 Jul1917 |