| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4084
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Douglas Forth
Age: 37
Address: 13 Windsor Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Printer etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship and e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frank Douglas Forth
Summary of case: I am the managing and working partner with my father in the printing business established in 1836, and have complete control of four machines two of which are driven by gas engine, and do own repairs when possible. My father is totally deaf therefore cannot interview and not their wants; he also suffers from chronic rheumatism and is entirely unable to lift or move the heavy type forms or work the machines. The Army has got our two apprentices and one man, and I am now left with a new boy. As both my parents are over 75 years of age and dependent upon this business it would be a serious hardship to them if I have to leave the works to be closed down, to say nothing of the hardship to my wife and four children, as I consider the separation allowance inadequate to keep house going and pay Rent, Rates, Insurances etc.- [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3653]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917 Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |