| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4048
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Edward Wright
Age: 35
Address: 15 Garden Street, York
Occupation: Hairdresser
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Edward Wright
Summary of case: The appellant is the sole supporter of his widowed mother who has undergone 3 or 4 operations but is not informed that any further operation cannot be successful. He is also applying on the grounds that his is a one man business and in the event of his being called up it will cause serious financial hardship. He is at present receiving medical treatment for tuberculosis. Adjourned to Special Medical Board. Not to be called up before 30 Nov 1917
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1917. Dismissed |