| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5676
Appeal against conscription of: Percy Doberman
Age: 40
Address: 18 Southfield Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Furniture dealer
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) remain in present occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: Percy Doberman
Summary of case: Doberman is a native of Russian Poland and has been in England about 20 years. The furniture business is mainly a hire one and prior to setting up this business he was a general dealer and money lender. He has £3000 to £4000 invested in his business. If he was to go, then he would lose his business. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/4811 included with these papers] See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4390]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1918. Allowed to 1 Feb 1919. |