| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1241
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfred Thomas Garbutt
Age: 25
Address: Thornton le Dale, Pickering
Occupation: Partnership manager: stationers, tobacconists, newsagents, ironmongers, hardware dealer, tea dealer, and general agent.
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Wilfred Thomas Garbutt
Summary of case: Garbutt is in partnership with his married brother. There have been several applicants for his replacement who have declined the position on the grounds of excessive hours and insufficient wages. The local tribunal had previously dismissed his appeal for a time extension.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 Jul 1916. Dismissed |