| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5765
Appeal against conscription of: Harry G Relton
Age: 33
Address: 42 Lord Street, Redcar
Occupation: Fried fish dealer
Local tribunal: Redcar Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Medical grade: 3
Appellant: Harry G Relton
Summary of case: At least 4 previous conditional exemptions have been granted. Appellant states he has 3 businesses which would have to close if he were to be enlisted. He states that he is almost blind in his left eye and has recently had an accident which has damaged his right eye. He also states that his father who has just been released from an asylum is totally dependent on him. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5587, NRCC/CL 9/1/4458 included with these papers. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3579]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1918. Allowed to 1 May 1919. |