| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2555
Appeal against conscription of: Tom Barras
Age:36
Address: Travellers Rest, Eppleby
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Elizabeth Barras, Travellers rest, Eppleby, mother
Summary of case: I am a widow 66 years of age for 26 years I have kept the Travellers Rest Eppleby and since my husband death 12 years ago my son Tom Barras has been the mainstay of the business. I am sorry to say I am in a delicate state of health still been [sic) medically attended and unable to leave my room, cannot do anything myself towards it which is the means of my livelihood. I also have an acre of good gardening which would have to be cultivated which my son has managed for me since my other son voluntary enlisted 18 months ago. He decided to go been [sic] much stronger than Tom. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1742]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31Jul 1917 |