| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5541
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Daykin
Age: 45
Address: Vine Cottage, Bellerby
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Frederick Daykin
Summary of case: Daykin owns his own butchers business at Bellerby, supplying businesses and institutions in the area with meat, bread and butter. He is currently owed £100 from customers, which he would lose if he had to close the business. He has 1 child with another on the way. If he is called up, his business will close and he could not provide for his family.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Dismissed, but not to be called up until 1 Aug 1918. |