| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3174
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Thomas Cleveland
Age: 30
Address: 6 Glencoe Street, Burton Lane, York
Occupation: Tobacco dealer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Thomas Cleveland
Summary of case: Cleveland owns his own tobacconist business in York. He has previously been granted temporary exemption to allow him time to put his affairs in order. His wife gave birth in November 1916 and is therefore unable to spend time running the business if he should be called up. Cleveland has been a Special Constable since 1914
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Dismissed. |