| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2643
Appeal against conscription of: John William Potts
Age: 39
Address: 6 Bright St, Leeman Road, York
Occupation: Parcels porter on N.E. Railway
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Geo Crombie & sons, solicitors, on behalf of John William Potts
Summary of case: Potts is the sole support of his widowed mother, who is confined to bed and has no one else to look after her. A copy of a certificate from her doctor was attached. He also gave some details of his work, attending to military stores 'such as military boots, munitions and other like consignments'.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1080]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed to 30 Jun 1917. |