| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3167
Appeal against conscription of: Soloman Morris
Age: 27
Address: 31 Penleys Grove Street, York
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: York City Tribunal
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Solomon Morris
Summary of case: Soloman works in the family tailoring business and is one of four brothers. The other three brothers have been called up and Solomon is solely responsible for keeping the business running. Being of Austrian parentage, Solomon is barred from any work of Military Service other than Works Battalion, so feels his skills are better used keeping the family business alive. [From his age on the application form, 27, Morris would have been born in 1890/91. The form states he was born on 5 October 1879] [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2107]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917. |