| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4001
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Burrows
Age: 36
Address: Piercy End, Kirkbymoorside
Occupation: Builder
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ernest Burrows
Summary of case: Previously granted exemption to 31 Jul 1917 (case 2957). Ernest Burrows is a builder and general mason; he is the sole owner and work in his business. He has invested £130 in the business for materials etc and currently has several building and repair projects lined up in the local area which are essential and which would not be done if he is called up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2957, NRCC/CL 9/1/4434, NRCC/CL 9/1/4756, NRCC/CL 9/1/5481, NRCC/CL 9/1/5727]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed to 31 Oct 1917 |