| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5556
Appeal against conscription of: John William Lockwood
Age: 40
Address: 32 Beechville Avenue, Dean Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Tailors manager
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: John William Lockwood
Summary of case: In their reasons for dismissing his appeal to the local tribunal, they state: Messrs Fraser Bros; are clothiers, and this man goes to their various branches to inspect, and cannot be called a manager. Lockwood appeals this decision stating that he is one of eight brothers, six of whom are already serving and have been gassed or wounded several times. Lockwood is the only brother left in civilian employment, he is a widower who supports his crippled sister and supports his mother to the sum of 10s per week.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |