| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3602
Appeal against conscription of: John George Wedgwood
Age:36
Address: 25 High Street, Lingdale
Occupation: Cab proprietor
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John George Wedgwood
Summary of case: The local tribunal did not consider that the appeal on the grounds of hardship was justified and dismissed the Wedgwoods appeal. Appellant appealed against this decision on grounds that he did much carriage work including funerals. He has a wife and five children dependent on him as well as aged parents. His father would be incapable of undertaking the work.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed |