| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5511
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Addis
Age: 40
Address: 212 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Tailor Master)
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d0 serious hardship
Medical grade: B3
Appellant: Harry Addis
Summary of case: Mr Addis is occupied up to 14 hrs per day on mostly repair and renovation including for naval personnel, he has booked work for at least 6 months. Formerly his health was graded B3 it is now Grade 2 he has a wife and 4 dependent children. He would be willing to give 2 days per week on work of national importance in order to avoid financial loss and the loss of his business which would result if he were to be called up
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 Jul 1918. Allowed to 1 Jan 1919. |