| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3087
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Winn
Age: 29
Address: 33 Erimus Terrace, Thornaby
Occupation: Firelight dealer
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter H Mills
Summary of case: Winn has a wife and three young children as well as dependant parents, and the hardships should he be called up are not out of the ordinary. His father with assistance should be able to carry on the business. His work is of national importance as the fat obtained in his business is used in the manufacture of high explosives. Granted Conditional Exemption by the local tribunal, and North Riding upheld the exemption until May 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Mar 1917. Allowed military appeal certificate varied and man allowed to 1 May 1917 |