| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5429
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Reed
Age: 44
Address: Wensley House, Normanby Road, South Bank
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Reed
Summary of case: The local tribunal refused Reeds appeal as his 17 year old son could do the measuring, and the business could survive without his input. They stated he was not to be called up until 29 July 1918. Reed appealed this decision: he is a draper and clothier. He has a wife with a prolapsed uterus, and a son with nephritis, as well as three other children. He carries a lot of stock and his annual turnover is £6000. He has five assistants in his shop.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |