| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2652
Appeal against conscription of: Sidney Thompson Hewling
Age: 31
Address: 3 Providence Street, Guisborough
Occupation: Bread baker
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William C Trevor, Military Representative
Summary of case: Hewling's employer had appealed against conscription as he was in a certified occupation. Hewling had added that his wife was delicate and almost blind and not fit to be left by herself. He was given conditional exemption by the local tribunal and had to join the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative appealed saying the claim of certified occupation cannot extend to every man and there is no reason why the man should be deprived of the opportunity of distinguishing himself in the service of his King and country.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 26 Jan 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. Man not to be called up before 28 Feb 1917. Military appeal |