| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2621
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Gowland Cook
Age: 34
Address: High Street, Leyburn
Occupation: Master tailor, clothier and outfitter
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ernest Gowland Cook.
Summary of case: 'Financial obligations. Only tailor in the town.' [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1720]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917 Allowed exemption to 1 Jul 1917 |