| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5789
Appeal against conscription of: John H Auden
Age: 28
Address: Sycamore Place, New Earswick
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) ill-health or infirmity
Medical grade:3
Appellant: William Auden, father and employer
Summary of case: Four of my sons have enlisted, one has been killed, and one of the others assisted me in business. I beg to point out that my son has been examined by the medical board and is now grade 3
He is performing a more useful service by remaining in my employ than by becoming a useless soldier. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5495 included with these papers]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Nov 1918. Allowed to 1 April 1919. |