| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1291
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Hansell
Age: 23
Address: 21 Fairfax St, Bishophill, York
Occupation: Slaughterman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Fred Harrison, employer
Summary of case: Richard has been with the firm for five and a half years. He is a slaughter man and makes sausages for the shop. Four men were in Harrisons employ at the outbreak of war but two joined the colours. He is essential to the proper carrying on of the business
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Jul 1916. Dismissed |