| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3009
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Powell
Age: 35
Address: Bahraich, Wetherby Road, Acomb, York
Occupation: Tobacconist
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Edwin Powell
Summary of case: Appeal made on the grounds that Edwin Powell's wife had just died from Tuberculosis leaving him with three children aged 4, 2 and 1 year old. His wife's mother assisted where she could but was of delicate disposition and not well enough to have sole responsibility of them. He had two clerks in his thriving business as a tobacconist but they had been called up. From information given his financial obligations were 'great' and his domestic position 'serious and hard'. He was engaged as clerk to Cavalry Records Office and it was felt his work there was of more use than munitions work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Appeal allowed on condition he remains in position as clerk to the Cavalry Records Office. |