| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1004
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Townsend
Age: 36 1/2
Address: Ness View, Thorpe, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Bootmaker etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Frederick Townsend
Summary of case: Townsend had his business for 15 years and was the only one with any capital invested in it. He had three months work in hand and it would be a serious hardship if his shop had to close. The local tribunal said his premises were very small so the capital invested would be very little. They also pointed out that Townsends wife takes in summer visitors; this provides the greater part of their income.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Jul 1916. Dismissed |