| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4985
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Burniston
Age: 18
Address: 114 Lord Street, Redcar
Occupation: Marine store dealers assistant
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Burniston, father and employer
Summary of case: The 75 year old applicant owns a marine store business in Redcar and all the metal collected goes to different firms for munitions. He also has a farm. He requires his 18 year old son to assist him in running his business. He has three other sons who are already serving in the army. He is appealing against the decision of the local tribunal which dismissed his original appeal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 4 May 1918. Dismissed. |