| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4805
Appeal against conscription of: David Sheret
Age: 31
Address: East View, Windsor Road, Linthorpe
Occupation: Ship stores buyer
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: David Sheret
Summary of case: Employed by Messrs Joseph Constantine & Sons & Constantine & Donking Ltd for 10 years. He has had an offer of work at Messrs W R Smith & Sons in Cardiff. This is a large firm of shipowners, they control 9 large steamers. He was rejected in March 1915 and 1916 and placed in class W army reserve in November 1916 and he is now Grade 2. Asks for conditional or temporary exemption so he can be at home in the early part of May when my wife expects to be confined.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 5 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |