| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 931
Appeal against conscription of: John Scott
Age: 32
Address: The Poplars, Redcar
Occupation: Painting contractors manager
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John Scott, employer
Summary of case: Appeal on the grounds that the painting company has already lost nine foreman and bookkeeper to the forces. The company will be forced to abandon its railway contracts if he is called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Sep 1916. Final |