| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4625
Appeal against conscription of: William Wilson
Age: 39
Address: 4 Bath Street, Redcar
Occupation: China dealer
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Wilson
Summary of case: Previous application gave exemption to 1 Jan 1918. In November 1916 Wilson left his Glass and China dealership, in the hands of a female to go into munition work. The business dwindled. However, he has now pulled it round by his own efforts and is a supplier to the military. He has a delicate wife who cannot help with the business and who is now seriously ill. His mother in law lives with them and she requires constant care and attention...[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3702]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 conditional on his putting in at least 3 days a week on the land and to keep a diary of such work. |