| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3132
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Earnest Peacock
Age: 27
Address: Rogerson's Yard
Occupation: Draper's assistant
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert Earnest Peacock
Summary of case: Peacock states that his mother has been admitted to the asylum on numerous occasions and the thought of him being enlisted in the army is making his mother once again depressed. He also has had a prior lung illness which he says caused him to be turned down in 1914. His medical category is Ci and he offers to do work locally of national importance which would enable him to carry on looking after his mother.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Mar 1917 allowed until 31 Jul 1917 |