| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1485
Appeal against conscription of: William Patterson
Age: 29
Address: 10 Boosbeck Rd, Skelton in Cleveland
Occupation: Tailor's cutter
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Mr Vidern, Secretary
Summary of case: This man is indispensable being the only man capable of taking charge of the Department which covers a wide area, including the district of Skelton, North and New Skelton, Boosbeck, Saltburn, Lingdale, Margrove Park, Charletons, Hoversholm [sic] etc
.and doing a trade of £800 per annum. Four men have gone to the colours from this department we have substituted female labour who are working late hours in order to cope with the trade. This is a general trade throughout the year, and not a season trade.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Nov 1916 Dismissed. Case re heard on 4 Nov and again dismissed |