| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4942
Appeal against conscription of: Samuel Myerson
Age: 26
Address: 2 Church Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Clothiers manager
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Samuel Myerson
Summary of case: Previous appeal granted exemption to 31 Mar 1918. One of Myerson's two brothers in the army had been killed in action, causing his ailing mother to have a complete nervous breakdown. There is a certificate from her doctor, and on the strength of this Myerson claims that calling him up 'may prove disastrous'. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4392]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Apr 1918. Application refused. |