| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3049
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Oldridge
Age: 25
Address: 20 Clifton Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Fish merchant
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: none stated
Appellant: Harold Oldridge
Summary of case: Temporary exemption had already been granted. The local tribunal noted Oldridge's shop had been closed for some time, also that the Scarborough fishing business had been at a standstill for a few months. The tribunal were of the opinion that this man ought to have been in the army long before many who are already there. Oldridge stated that he ran a one man business and asked for time for him to make arrangements for the business to be carried on in his absence.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Dismissed |