| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5401
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Walker
Age: 43
Address: 1 Eve Street, Middlesbrough
Occupation: General dealer
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough 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, c) education or training, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert Walker
Summary of case: He is the sole proprietor of his carting business with help from his wife, his other men having all been called up. He has been passed Grade 2. He has a carting contract with the military at Richmond. He has done carting for Livingstones and other firms in Middlesbrough and has new work with the shipyard at Haverton Hill. He has a serious rupture and has been under the doctor many times.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 15 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |