| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2971
Appeal against conscription of: George Blackburn
Age: 37
Address: Rose and Crown Hotel, Helperby
Occupation: Innkeeper
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Blackburn
Summary of case: Blackburn considered his presence at his pub was essential as there were a great many troops billeted in the village, some at his house, and he also did a lot of catering for their officers. In October 1916 the York City Tribunal had granted a temporary exemption conditional on his joining the North Riding Volunteer Regiment, but according to the statement from the York City Tribunal on the North Riding Appeal Tribunal form, it was conditional on his undertaking farm work or munitions. However, he had not undertaken any other work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed, but not to be called up before 15 Apr 1917 |