| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3108
Appeal against conscription of: George Thomas Hudson
Age: 23
Address: Leeming, Bedale.
Occupation: Wheelwright, cartwright and undertaker.
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: GT Hudson
Summary of case: The only tradesman in a two mile area and is relied upon by local farmers. He has a timber stock of £80 and orders to complete. He is willing to take up the colours but requests a temporary exemption to complete orders, clear stock and sell the business. The local tribunal states his work is not in national interest.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Allowed conditional exemption. |