| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3121
Appeal against conscription of: Jack Windress
Age: 26
Address: High End, Brompton, Northallerton
Occupation: Cab proprietor and cow keeper
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Jack Windress
Summary of case: My father died nine days ago so I am the only son left out of three sons the other two being in the army. They are the only cab and hearse providers between Northallerton and Osmotherley. They are the only provider of buses between Brompton and Northallerton. They have a small holding with 3 cows and 57 horses. Windresss mother is dependent upon the business for her income, even taking into account the money from his brother. Jack Windress has been passed Ci fit. The local tribunal recognised hardship in this case and gave him extra time on that account. Windress is asking for further time.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917. Dismissed |