| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3815
Appeal against conscription of: George Dale
Age: 29
Address: 10 North Road, Loftus
Occupation: China Merchant
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Dale
Summary of case: It has taken me seven years to build up the business. My wife cannot manage it, and I would have to sell my business. Previously passed as unfit for Military Service by the medical board. I am classed B1, but am deformed inasmuch as my left arm is about six inches short of my right arm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 Jul 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |