| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3374
Appeal against conscription of: George Hunter
Age: 18
Address: Hunton, Bedale
Occupation: Carter etc
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: His mother had appealed for an absolute exemption in February 1917 and following examination by the Medical Board, a temporary exemption had been granted to 22 May 1917. The military representative is now appealing against this decision. Hunters mother, recently widowed with three school age children, relies on him and also states that he had undergone a serious operation. The military representative states that there is no evidence of special or extraordinary hardship and that he had been passed for general service.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Apr 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |