| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 357
Appeal against conscription of: George D Lightfoot
Age: Not stated
Address: 36 Whitworth Road, Grangetown
Occupation: Newsagent and stationer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George D Lightfoot
Summary of case: Income from the business supports his elderly parents and sister. Also it is the only business of itÂ’s type in Grangetown serving over 7,000 inhabitants.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916, then reapply. |