| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4534
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Joseph Toas
Age: 30
Address: Catterick
Occupation: Bootmaker
Local tribunal: Richmond 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: Arthur Joseph Toas
Summary of case: 'A military bookmaker and and repairer for the officers of royal flying corps, also contracts for the repairs for the 6 and 46 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and the airforce repairs section. On the grounds that serious hardship could ensue as my business is the support of a sister, both mothers and sister under the doctor, one young brother at school....my business cannot carry on if I am taken away.' [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3553 and NRCC/CL 9/1/4835]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jan 1918. Dismissed |