| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5662
Appeal against conscription of: William E Duggleby
Age: 26
Address: 8 Gladstone Road, Scarborough
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: Ann Duggleby, widowed mother, butcher and employer
Summary of case: Mrs Duggleby is a widow with three sons, two of whom are in the Army. The remaining son is carrying on the business which her late husband took over about 30 years ago, and this business is essential to the applicantÂ’s livelihood. She is 62 years of age with various financial obligations which can only be discharged if this son is allowed to remain. He was medically rejected for a Sick Club before the War and it is believed his present category may not be correct. [Case papers included for NRCC/CL 9/1/5084]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Aug 1918 Allowed to 31 Dec 1918. |