| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2631
Appeal against conscription of: George Dennis
Age: 34
Address: Kepwick, Northallerton
Occupation: Wheelwright, joiner and painter
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Dennis
Summary of case: North Riding Appeal Tribunal had granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Dennis is appealing to extend the exemption. Dennis is a self-employed wheelwright, joiner and painter. He employs two joiners and a labourer and serves two villages and two estates. He also acts as the local undertaker, and has been a Special Constable since November 1914. He has four children, between nine years and ten days old. He claims that he will lose his life savings if he has to close his business. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1394]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1917. Final |