| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4590
Appeal against conscription of: George Ernest Jeffels
Age: 22
Address: Dixon Ouse, East Cowton
Occupation: Joiner's foreman
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: T.J. Jeffels , father and employer
Summary of case: There are already three sons in the army and this is the last eligible son. The appellant has lost his right hand, preventing him from starting and using machinery and he would have to close the business and would mean financial ruin. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4158]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Allowed to 1 July 1918 |