| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4241
Appeal against conscription of: John Ernest House
Age: 41
Address: Grassmere Villa, Osbaldwick
Occupation: Army Ordnance clerk
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Crombie & Sons Solicitor on behalf of J E House
Summary of case: John House is over 41 years and has a wife who suffers paralysis on her left side and a sickly son. A large part of his salary is spent on essentials to help her. He works seven days a week doing government work of national importance. The local tribunal had recommended that he was not to be called up until 1 Sep 1917
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed, but not to be called up until 1 Nov 1917. |