| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3526
Appeal against conscription of: James Dennison
Age: 27
Address: 15 March Street, York
Occupation: Oil extractor and refiner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Dennison
Summary of case: Rowntrees had appealed for this man as part of their group application for employees on 24 April 1917. He was now making a personal application on the grounds of the severe illness of his wife. Three weeks after the birth of their child she was suffering from septic infection and confined to bed. There is a medical certificate from her doctor.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Allowed to 30 June 1917 owing to condition of his wife. |