| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3692
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Gladin Cuss
Age: 39
Address: Garricks Head Hotel, Petergate, York
Occupation: Licensed Victualler
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Crombie & Sons solicitors on behalf of Ralph Gladin Cuss
Summary of case: Cuss states due to him being divorced he is left with two children and has no housekeeper, on top of the work of running a Public House. The local tribunal stated that Public Houses will have much less trade due to current Licensing restrictions. Arrangements would be made for “motherless children” to be housed locally so as to avoid poor law administration.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Allowed until 6 Aug 1917 and go before a special medical board. |