| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2996
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Thomas Utley
Age: 33
Address: 56 Union Terrace, York
Occupation: Sugar refiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Thomas Utley
Summary of case: Utley had to care for his parents, both 72 and in poor health. He claimed that there was no one else to look after them, but the local tribunal found that he had a sister living in the same town, and that the dependency allowance would be sufficient for their needs. The York City Tribunal had allowed one month's exemption in Jan 1917.The North Riding Appeal Tribunal considered that 'Arrangements must be made to have the old people looked after an this can be done.'
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. 'Dismissed... Not to be called up before 2 April 1917. |