| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:5526
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Key
Age: 33
Address: 8 Grange Street, Fulford Road York
Occupation: Master Joiner and undertaker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Military Service Act: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Alfred Key
Summary of case: Appellant carries on a one man business (having two employees dependant on him) The business was established by appellants father 45 years ago and has been carried on by the son solely since the fathers death 14 years ago. He is a joiner and undertaker being the only one in the district. He is a contractor for rifle ranges (through R E Stores, York) throughout the whole of the Northern Command and has done this work for the last three years. He has one child aged 7 who is in need of great care and attention and would have to close down if taken in to the army and his wife (owing to illness of the child) would be unable to get employment which would help them live in the event of the husband being called to the colours.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |