| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4270
Appeal against conscription of: John Kirk
Age: 39
Address: Leyburn, Yorkshire
Occupation: General draper and gents outfitter
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Kirk
Summary of Case: December 1915 was passed unfit for service. Re-examination August 1916 was passed C1 fit. He has been in business for 16 years with all his capital in the business. He has £1600 in the business and has £100 owed to him. He supports two children, one of which is unwell. His business would be force to close if he is called up. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1896, NRCC/CL 9/1/3246, NRCC/CL 9/1/4852, NRCC/CL 9/1/5688]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |