| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4587
Appeal against conscription of: George Horner
Age: Not stated.
Address: Bridge Street, Bedale.
Occupation: Builder.
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: George Horner.
Summary of case: He is the only one in the firm of builders and contractors in Bedale and the only member of the family able to undertake work on high roofs and the firm would be handicapped if he were called up. He suffers from piles. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4153].
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Dismissed... |