| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2614
Appeal against conscription of: William James Lawson
Age: 32
Address: Sunnyside, West Burton
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appeal to local tribunal: On account of the delicate health of my father and the serious illness of my wife it would be impossible for the business to continue. Decision of local tribunal gave temporary exemption to 1 Jul 1917. Military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. |