| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4581
Appeal against conscription of: Charles William Plews
Age: 32
Address: Wensley, Leyburn
Occupation: Printer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles William Plews
Summary of case: This man has served since 1914 in France and Belgium through the battle of St. Julien and 2nd battle of Ypres. Since returning home he has rescued his father's business which has been in existence since 1832. If he was called to serve again the business would collapse. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1382, NRCC/CL 9/1/2460, NRCC/CL 9/1/4156, NRCC/CL 9/1/4958, NRCC/CL 9/1/5687]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918. |