| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 421
Appeal against conscription of: Bertie Hudson
Age: 24
Address: Thrintoft, Northallerton
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Hudson, Market Gardener and Father
Summary of case: My son is indispensable for keeping up the business which is essential for the domestic needs of myself and my daughter aged 10. My elder son joined the army at the commencement of the War - Serious hardship and loss of remaining son called away.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |