| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4049
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Raiswell Stead
Age: 29
Address: 5a Catherine Street, Hull Road, York
Occupation: Parcel Porter
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles Raiswell Stead
Summary of case: The appellant is a widower with one child, he is a fully qualified signalman. He was exempt from military service as this work was considered of National Importance, but recently he was place on the spare list. The child referred to is delicate and he has no relatives or friends with whom he can leave it. He has to do everything for the boy. The local tribunal sates that arrangement have been made by the Citizens Committee for taking charge of motherless children during the absence of the fathers.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed. Not to be called up before 1 Oct 1917 |