| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 259
Appeal against conscription of: Isaac Ward Hoggart
Age: 19 years 10 months
Address: Market Place, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Grocer and provision merchant
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection g) exempt occupation
Appellant: J M Hoggart, father
Summary of case: Second of two brothers called up for war. Made a pledge to his older brother to stay and look after the business with his father. Isaac Hoggart suffers from varicose veins in both legs and also inflammation of middle ear and has to be continually under medical treatment.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Mar 1916. Dismissed |