| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3577
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Smith
Age: 40
Address: 4 West Dyke Road, Redcar
Occupation: Window cleaner etc
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Mrs Raine, employer
Summary of case: Smith is the only man in the business. He had been rejected a number of times as unfit and on the latest occasion passed for home service only. However the local tribunal described him as a strong and hearty man and single and felt that women could do window cleaning. Mrs Raine disagreed and appealed against the decision of the local tribunal.. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3576]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed. Employers appeal |