| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5447
Appeal against conscription of: William Hodgson
Age: 36
Address: 146 Clarendon Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: William Hodgson
Summary of case: Hodgson is a butcher with 678 registered customers. His wife was unable to take over the business. He had two dependant unmarried sisters and a six year old niece he was responsible for, since the death of her father in a London air raid. Joining the Army would result in financial ruin.
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Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |