| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5428
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Edward Jackson
Age: 44
Address: 47 Lorne Terrace, South Bank
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Edward Jackson
Summary of case: the local tribunal refused Jacksons application but stated he was not to be called up before 29 July 1918. Jackson appealed the decision to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal: he is a general draper, with three female employees. His wife is fully occupied caring for the youngest child who is in a serious state of health, so would be unable to assist in the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |