| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 70
Appeal against conscription of: Coulson Bean
Age: Not stated
Address: 1 Whitworth Road, Grangetown
Occupation: Master painter
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Coulson Bean.
Summary of case: Appellant employs seven people including his mother and sister. They are partly dependant on him as he is the only son of military age left at home. His other brother is in France. The military representative wrote that the business is not essential. The local tribunal decision was to give until 4 Apr 1916 to make necessary arrangements for the business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |