| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 991
Appeal against conscription of: John Haworth
Age: 27
Address: The Nursery Cottage, Scalby, Nr Scarborough
Occupation: Market garden foreman
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walshaw and Sons, employer
Summary of case: John Haworth is the only skilled man remaining. Walshaw have taken on unskilled labour and five women, but without John, they would be unable to manage the business.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed |