| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5492
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Hawksby
Age: 45
Address: 139 Walmgate, York
Occupation: Confectioner
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: Thomas Hawksby
Summary of case: Serious financial hardship will ensue to me if my business is closed down which it will have to be if I go into the army. It is a one man business. If I leave my business my trade will go and I shall never be able to get it back no one else can carry it on for me.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |