| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4817
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Bernard Tennant
Age: 20
Address: Park Street, Masham
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Henry Scrope National Service Representative
Summary of case: Mrs Tennant is a widow, with young children dependent on her, and they are totally dependent on Harry for their living. Before the war there would normally be 1-2 assistants but now there is only Harry. Mrs TennantÂ’s financial situation would mean that if Harry was to leave they would lose everything. The local tribunal gave a conditional exemption. The national Service representative appealed against this decision
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Allowed, National Service application Certificate to be cancelled. |