| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3160
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Pratt
Age: 39
Address: 7 Dundas Street, York
Occupation: Cold stores attendant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Alfred Pratt
Summary of case: Pratt has a wife and eight children dependent on him. His eldest daughter is only 13 and would not be able to look after her siblings should his wife fall ill. His oldest son is almost of military age and will join the army. Alfred has also become a special constable. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1663]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed to 31 July 1917. |