Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3161 Appeal against conscription of: George Verity Wrigglesworth Age: 33 Address: St Johns Cottage, Mill Lane, York Occupation: Bricklayer Local tribunal: York City Council Central tribunal: No Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship Appellant: George Verity Wrigglesworth Summary of case: Wrigglesworth is married with seven young children. He also has a large garden, the produce from which helps pay the rent; if he is called up, his wife could not managed the garden and the children. His wife is also deaf, so would struggle on her own with the children. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2044] Supporting evidence: No Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Dismissed |