| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 358
Appeal against conscription of: James William Atkinson
Age: Not stated
Address: King Georges Square, Southbank
Occupation: Schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: James William Atkinson
Summary of case: As Headmaster of the Evening Continuation School, South Bank Centre for the past eight years, I am responsible under Regulations of Education Authority for the organisation and supervision of the classes, clerical and registration work
.two brothers have been on active service since the war commenced and I am the only son remaining at home. My father
.is in very poor health. Atkinson is carrying on his fathers business as well as the business of one of his brothers who is on active service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal:7 Apr 1916. Dismissed. |