| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2735
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Hodgson
Age: 35
Address: 89 Newborough Street, Bootham, York
Occupation: Plumber
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter Hodgson
Summary of case: Walter Hodgson's business supports himself, his wife and mother in law. He cannot get anyone to help him and has to carry on the business by his own individual efforts. One of his brothers was killed in action, one is serving in France, one in Africa and other is working on munitions. His classification certificate is for granted garrison duty abroad but not fit for general service. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1066]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917 dismissed |