| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4689
Appeal against conscription of: George Herbert Storey
Age: 38
Address: 28 Newborough, Scarborough
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: George Herbert Storey
Summary of case: His business would be ruined if he were called up and he was rejected under Lord Derby's scheme on health grounds. The local tribunal felt that his wife could carry on the business and that his health would allow him to undertake some roles in the army. Storey appeals against this decision stating: Very serious hardship as if I am called to the colours I shall be compelled to close my business.
My liabilities are so heavy that the realization of my stock and book debts will leave no margin sufficient for starting business after the war I shall have lost the connection made during the last 14 or 15 years.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1918. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 April 1918. |