| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4158
Appeal against conscription of: George Earnest Jeffels
Age: 21
Address: Dickson House, East Cowton
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Jeffels Saw Mills, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states that this is his final son as his other three sons have already been enlisted into the army. He states that they work very long days in order to get the work done due to the labour shortage. He states that if his son were to be called up, the business would need to be sold. Includes a petition showing the farmers that JeffelsÂ’ works for making implements, erecting hay-sheds, supplying fencing and other general work.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Aug 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918. |