| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 877
Appeal against conscription of: George Wrigglesworth
Age 33
Address: St Johns Cottage, Mill Lane, Heworth, York
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major C A Herbert, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Married man with seven children aged between three months and eight years Local Tribunal granted exemption until 1 Dec 1916. Military representative alleges that exemption until 1 Dec 1916 too long in respect of child care .Man should endeavour to gain employment in munitions work to released single man for army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal:19 Jun 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |