| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 850
Appeal against conscription of: Louis H Kay
Age: 28
Address: Rainton, Thirsk
Occupation: General carter
Local tribunal: Wath Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Louis Kay
Summary of Case: He is head of the business and his 63 year old father is not capable of running the business. He is fully engaged in carting work involved in construction of new road from Thirsk to Ripon. He is main support of his father and mother and serious hardship would arise if he was called up. Case papers contain a completed form for the Central Tribunal. The chair of the North Riding Appeal Tribunal has refused leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jun 1916. Dismissed |