| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 50
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Johnston
Age: 38
Address: Black Lion Hotel, Staithes
Occupation: Yeast merchant and assisting with hotel Business
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Joseph Johnston
Summary of case: Utterly impossible for sisters to carry on the business without my personal assistance as this hotel is one of the largest in Staithes and without a man to exercise proper control my sisters would be seriously impeded in carrying on the business, and on these grounds I ask you for your favourable consideration.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Dismissed |