| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5741
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Richardson
Age: 44
Address: South Bank
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: Eston District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: Joseph Richardson
Summary of case: Owner and proprietor of two hotels, one in South Bank and one in Bishop Auckland. The Commercial Hotel in South Bank is the principal hotel and is managed by the appellant. Has heavy liabilities and would not be able to manage if called up. Employed, as a fitterÂ’s labourer on 18 June 1918, in the shipyard at South Bank. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5432 included with these papers]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1918. Allowed to 11 April 1919. |