| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 939
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Wheater
Age: 33
Address: 37 Charlotte Street, Redcar
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Matthew Wheater
Summary of case: Appellant claimed that the family circle would be broken up as his wife's two brothers were already serving and they all lived together. His wife would be unable to maintain the family home. It was considered that his position as Draper's Assistant could be done by an older man. The Advisory Committee recommended that he should serve.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Conditional |