| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4258
Appeal against conscription of: Patrick Fearon
Age: 24
Address: 12 De Grey Street, York
Occupation: Chemist assistant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Patrick Fearon
Summary of case: In July 1917 Fearon was a single man who supported his widowed mother, partially supported his grandmother and younger sister. If granted an exemption he was willing to do any work of national importance, The local tribunal refused his appeal. By 15 Aug 1917 he had married and stated his wife was delicate. He had moved house. He requested that his call up be delayed until after the birth of their child.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Sep 1917. Dismissed, not to be called up until 1 Nov 1917. |