| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5405
Appeal against conscription of: William Arthur Hudson
Age: 40
Address: 6 Albion Place, Whitby
Occupation: Printer
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested : Not stated
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Hudson, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous to the war I had four employees two men and two apprentices one apprentice joined the colours on the commencement of the war, one man joined in March 1015, one apprentice in May 1916, since which time my son and I, with the help of a youth who will be 18 in September, have been doing the printing. I am in my 69th year and am able to assist only by typesetting cannot work the machines, two of which are driven by motor If my son is called up my printing business will seriously suffer.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 20 Jun 1918. Dismissed. Not to be called up before 15 July 1918. |