| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1548
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Donaldson Hill
Age: 35
Address: Goathland Hotel, Goathland
Occupation: Hotel proprietor
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of case: (a) That it is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation but should be engaged in military service. (b) That his sister can manage the business quite well especially after the season is over. (c) This man being a single man should join the forces.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Sep 1916 Allowed to 1 Nov 1916 Military appeal |