| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5469
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Gibson Kedward
Age: 21
Address: 39 Esk Street, North Ormesby
Occupation: Slinger
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Meehan, Iron and Steel works Confederation
Summary of case: Kedward is the only remaining son of a widow with two younger sisters to support. His only brother had been killed in the war. Serious hardship would ensue if Kedward were to join up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 27 Jun 1918. Allowed conditional exemption on remaining in work of National Importance |