| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 355
Appeal against conscription of: John E Mason
Age: Not stated
Address: 41 Whitworth Road, Grangetown
Occupation: Cycle dealer and repairer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Eligha Mason
Summary of case: Ill health of family members. The business is our only means of a living. John Mason has taken advice from Special Circumstances Advisory Committee and Military, which recommended he appeal against the decision of the local tribunal who dismissed his original appeal as there was no hardship.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Oct 1916 then reapply. |