| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1082
Appeal against conscription of: William Percival
Age: 35
Address: George & Dragon Inn, Aysgarth
Occupation: Licensee holder, huntsman and farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Percival
Summary of case: I have nine acres of land one cow one horse two calves five sheep. I have no other help my brother lived with me previous to joining the Army two years in September I have a wife one child three years old and a servant girl. I have a good posting business connected to the place also carting. I am Huntsman to the Wensleydale Hunt being obliged to take this owing to the restriction on the drinking hours. I being unable to make a living and pay my rent which is £60 per year and Licence £13, also Rates 9 /-. I should have to go it will mean serious hardship and ruin of my business.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jul 1916. Dismissed |