| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4395
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Gladstone Wardell
Age: 29
Address: 10 Howard Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Grocers Assistant
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Herbert Gladstone Wardell
Summary of case: Serious hardship will ensue owing to his exceptional domestic position. Sole support of his widowed mother for the last 13 years who is a confirmed invalid of 66 suffering with heart disease and rheumatism. If appellant had to join the army she would have to into the workhouse.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Nov 1917 Dismissed Reheard with a condition not to be called up until 1 May 1918. [Decision made 10 Apr 1918] |