| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 35
Appeal against conscription of: Wilson Leason
Age: Not stated
Address: 54 Hampton Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Window cleaner
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Wilson Leason
Summary of case: He supports his father, mother and wife. His mother and father are unable to work. The local tribunal sees no reason why his wife cannot re-enter service and with her allowance help his parents. The local tribunal were of the opinion that if there was any hardship Leason had deliberately courted it and should not be allowed by his own acts to avoid his obligations.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |