| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5455
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Thomas Mason Earl
Age: 40
Address: 4 Rockingham Terrace, Borough Road East
Occupation: Pawnbroker
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Francis Thomas Mason Earl
Summary of case: I am a pawnbroker carrying on a business which I took over from a widow in November 1914 and in respect of which I still owe her about £50 which I am paying off monthly. I have an invalid sister who is dependent upon me. I must be present by act of parliament to give out the pledges which I hold for twelve months as I have no one who can possibly carry on the business for me.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Dismissed |