| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3569
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Jackson
Age: Not stated
Address: 80 Oxford Street, South Bank
Occupation: Grocer's manager
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Spencer, employer
Summary of case: The applicant's two sons had joined up; one had been killed in France and the other was serving in India. Thomas Jackson was the only experienced person available to run the business, which had belonged to his deceased son. The applicant himself was 75, had worked as a labourer and had no relevant experience. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3238].
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Allowed to 31 July 1917 to provide time to make alternative arrangements.. |