| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 776
Appeal against conscription of: George Iveson
Age: 18
Address: Wynd, Gayle, near Hawes
Occupation: Labourer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Iveson, father and employer
Summary of case: The reason to support the application is the above named is my only son I have at age for military service. He is the main support for the maintenance of my household. On an average he earns 35 shillings per week. If he had to accept military service it would incur serious hardship to me. I am very hard of hearing and short sighted, nearly blind, also very much decrepit of one hand through blood poisoning. Trusting you will give my appeal due consideration. As I am very much indebted to my [son] for our support.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916 Dismissed |