| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5433
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Jones
Age: 44
Address: 34 York Street, South Bank
Occupation: Pawnbrokers manager 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, d) serious hardship
Appellant: H & F Kendra and Alfred Jones
Summary of case: The local tribunal refused the appeal as it was not in the national interest that this grade 1 man should be in a pawnbrokers shop. His employer, Kendra who is a Grade 3 man has gone to work as a fitters labourer at Warrenby works. He pretends he cannot leave this work though he is only a labourer. The employer brought up as a pawnbroker and is qualified to carry on this business. The personal claim was also refused as it was not considered strong enough. Jones appealed this decision stating that he has a delicate wife, five sons, two of whom are under five. Two older sons are in the Army, one wounded in hospital in London. He is also a volunteer Special Constable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Allowed to 1 Oct 1918. |