| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 887
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Burnell
Age: 34
Address: 78 George Street, Thornaby
Occupation: Tripe and fried fish dealer
Local tribunal: Thornaby on Tees Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Joseph Burnell
Summary of Case: Appeal to local tribunal on grounds of medical unfitness for military service due to varicose veins and wife unable to carry on business due to looking after four children.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Dec 1916. Conditional |