| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4814
Appeal against conscription of: Lionel Halson
Age: 31
Address: 35 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Pawnbroker
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough 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
Appellant: L Halson
Summary of case: He is the sole proprietors of a Credit Clothing, Boot and General business, spreading over Middlesbrough and Cleveland. He does everything in the business, and argues that if he is not there to look over and control his business; all the work of 11 years will be lost. He also is directing a Pawnbroking, Clothing and Furniture business. Additionally, he runs his brothers company (a large Boot & Clothing industry) while he is in the army. He also needs to his aged parents and sister who are living in Russia, and he asks for the renewal of his exemption. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4386]
Supporting evidence: Yes.
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 5 Apr 1918. Allowed to 1 Sep 1918. |