| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4589
Appeal against conscription of: William Weighell
Age: 34
Address: Nether Silton, Northallerton
Occupation: Builder's labourer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Weighell.
Summary of case: The appellant is the only son out of five left at home to look after the parents. The mother is blind, and the father can 'hardly toddle about. I am the only one to do anything for them and look after them.'
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918.Dismissed. Exemption to 1 June 1918 |