| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1295
Appeal against conscription of: William George Hunter
Age: 38
Address: 4 Skinner St, Whitby
Occupation: Milk Seller
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in present occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal decided it was expedient in the national interest that the man should instead of being employed in military service be engaged on other work in which he is habitually engaged. Serous hardship would ensue in the man were called up for army service due to his exceptional financial business obligations and domestic position. The military representative appealed against the decision of the local tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 Final |