| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 611
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Scotson
Age: not stated
Address: 56 Surrey Street, South Bank
Occupation: Grocer's manager
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: A Raw, employer
Summary of case: Raw needed Scotson to help with heavy lifting, because of his poor health. He could not run the business without him; female assistants could not do the heavy work. The local tribunal refused his request.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 May 1916. Dismissed |