| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1404
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Stephenson
Age: 27
Address: Kirkgate, Thirsk
Occupation: Builder contractor
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: Yes
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Stephenson
Summary of case: Owns a building business and if called up the business would be forced to close. He states this is contrary to government policy.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |