| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 645
Appeal against conscription of: Christopher MacLean
Age: 29
Address: High Green, Catterick, Yorkshire
Occupation: Cartman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Jane MacLean, mother
Summary of Case: Local tribunal found that her son is not in a certified occupation and mother soon eligible for old age pension. She is widow and son is only support. Her other son is ill in a hospital in France and he does not contribute anything to her support. [Christopher MacLean] is the only son I have to look to for my existence.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916. Dismissed |