| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2778
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Collins Goodchild
Age: 32
Address: 2 Bloomswell, Robin Hood's Bay
Occupation: Carting agent
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: James William Goodchild, father
Summary of case: I have only two sons now, one lost his life after going through the Soudan campaign and the South African wars, one of these is serving with the Colours and the other I am applying for exemption. I am a cripple and am unable to work and my sons have carried on my business for me for some years. I have no means of support outside my business. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/1789]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Allowed conditional exemption until an efficient substitute be found |