| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4830
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick W D Hodgson
Age: 31
Address: High Street, Northallerton
Occupation: Jeweller
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Chas. P. Carr, Visiting National Service Representative
Summary of case: This man should not remain in his civil employment as a jeweller and watch repairer. Around three months ago he applied for a part time job at an engineering works and admitted he wouldnt have done so if he hadnt been of military age. There are three other jewellers in Northallerton. Mr Fred Pickering of Bradford is an expert on one man businesses and has addressed the tradesmen. No attempt has been made to combine or organise with a view to releasing men for service. At the last Northallerton Urban Tribunal meeting there were no less than ten general service men out of 24 appealing for further exemption all being tradesmen.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Allowed Certificate to be cancelled. |