| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 315
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfrid Hardy
Age: 26
Address: 16 Stanley Street, York
Occupation: Tailors manager
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Wilfred Hardy
Summary of Case: Widowed mother supported by two of her three sons, one already in Army and already monies reduced. Non supporting son is undischarged bankrupt, hence his claim that he needs to stay in employment to support his mother. Quoted Lord Derby and Mr Asquith regarding their views on taking the last son of a widow.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Dismissed |