| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 500
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Buxton
Age: 23
Address: 94 Queen Street South Bank
Occupation: Cab proprietor etc
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Edward Buxton
Summary of Case: Already lost many men and would be unable to complete contract with Post Office. He would need to give three months notice to finish contact. If he looses the appeal he would be forced to sell business which would also effect his mother who he lives with. He also rents a field which can only be determined by twelve months from 6 Apr 1916.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 May . Dismissed |