| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4639
Appeal against conscription of: Redvers Garbutt
Age: 17
Address: 32 Dundas Street, Loftus
Occupation: Labouring at furnace
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Sarah Garbutt, mother
Summary of case: Garbutt had been granted 3 months exemption to 21 Mar 1918. The appellant is appealing for a further exemption on the grounds that she is widowed and her other son is serving in the army. She is receiving an allowance from this son and also has a daughter in domestic service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jan 1918. Dismissed. Decision of Local Tribunal to stand. |