| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3531
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Moon
Age: 26
Address: 2 Newton Terrace, York
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Henry Tolson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Original appeal made by Moon as his business was totally dependent on himself - stock in trade and accounts £600, heavy liabilities in mortgage and insurance payments. Wife and child dependant. York City tribunal granted conditional exemption on 17 Aug 1916, later varied to 20 Sept 1917. Military representative appealed as Moon was under 31 and passed A, quoting Circular R114.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917. Allowed, certificate to be cancelled but not to be called up before 1 Sept 1917. Military appeal |