| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2837
Appeal against conscription of: Claude Coates
Age: 18
Address: Long Street, Thirsk
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Coates, father
Summary of case: Serious hardship would ensue if Claude Coates was taken for military service. At least five of the Blacksmiths shops in this district have been closed and consequently meant a great deal of additional work for me to do. I respectfully submit that such work is essential to the national needs and further requires at least two pairs of hands.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed |