| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 347
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Kirk
Age: 36
Address: 35 High Street, Redcar
Occupation: Watchmaker and confectioner
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Margaret Kirk, mother and employer
Summary of case: She is a widow in very poor health (a doctors certificate is attached) and unable to carry on her business without her son. He is her only means of support. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/348]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed exemption until 13 May 1916. |