| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:2797
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Burnett
Age: 31
Address: 157 Church Street, Whitby
Occupation: Painter
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Harry Burnett
Summary of case: Burnett has a crippled mother in law and his father in law is not in work, who he helps to support. Burnett also has a wife and child. He is a special constable and serves in the Volunteer Training Corps and has served in every air raid. If he is called up there will be nobody to support his family. The local tribunal exempted Burnett until 5 Feb 1917.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Dismissed. But not to be called up before 31 Mar 1917 |