| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 572
Appeal against conscription of: John Robert Eastwood
Age: 27
Address: 6 Russell Street, York
Occupation: Ladies tailor and cutter
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Employer had appealed to local tribunal on the grounds that Eastwood was essential to his business, and also that he had a sickly wife and young child. Exemption was granted until 1 Aug 1916. The local tribunal thought his domestic position was very hard owing to his wifes ill health. The military representative considered that ladies dresses are not a matter of serious importance at the present moment.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 May 1916. Dismissed. |