| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1101
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Dennis
Age: 26
Address: South Otterington, Thirsk
Occupation: Boot maker and repairer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, f) conscientious objection, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Arthur Dennis
Summary of case: I appeal against the decision of the local tribunal which allotted me non-combatant service on the grounds of business hardship. It has taken me a number of years to build my Business up and my whole is invested in it. I have recently introduced new machinery at considerable cost in order to cope with the requirement of the military and at times have employed three men, I am reduced to one man at the present time and have great difficulty in meeting the public wants, I have orders in and material bought which would take me some time to execute and to have to dispense with my business under existing circumstances wold be a serious hardship.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |