| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5774
Appeal against conscription of: Robert C Heron
Age: 35
Address: 19 Wellesley Road, Middlesbrough
Occupation: Tailor
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) remain in present occupation, d) serious hardship
Medical grade:2
Appellant: R C Heron
Summary of case: Sole directing head and manager of the business of RC Heron & Co tailors of Middlesbrough. Since death of father has assumed absolute control of the business. His stepmother and her two small children and four unmarried daughters, his wife and himself are all dependent on the business. Over 30 of the firms men have joined the colours and his youngest brother joined the 4th Yorkshire regiment shortly after the outbreak of war. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5595 included with these papers See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2504, NRCC/CL 9/1/3826, NRCC/CL 9/1/3826, NRCC/CL 9/1/4665]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1918. Allowed to 1 Feb 1919. |