| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3423
Appeal against conscription of: John James Lines
Age: 34
Address: 11 Princess Street (Upper), South bank
Occupation: Grocer etc
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: John J Lines
Summary of Case: Extension of current exemption to 31 Mar 1917. His brother joined the army in March 1916; leaving him to run the business on his own We have no other means. My wife and self are entirely dependent on the business in addition I contribute to the support of my blind father and invalid mother and my sister who is a cripple. I have only two brothers and both are in the Army. I am ruptured and also suffer from Hemmeroids. [sic]. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2334]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Apr 1917. Application refused, but man not be called up before 1 Jun 1917 |