| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1503
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Victor Borrie
Age: 30
Address: 26 Queen Street, Redcar
Occupation: Coal merchant
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: A V Borrie
Summary of case: He was the sole proprietor of the coal merchant and coal leading business serving over 400 customers. He had invested all his capital in the business which had taken him seven years to build up. His appeal was against the length of time he was being given to wind up his business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Sep 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |