| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:156
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Raine
Age: 23
Address: Whashton, Richmond
Occupation: Coal-leader and contractor
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act 1916
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter Raine
Summary of case: Raine has built a business delivering coal in small quantities to poor people in local villages. His dependant father is unable to work. He will have to sell his horses and beasts at a loss if forced to go immediately. The local military representative recommended that the initial case should be sent to the North Riding appeal tribunal
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Mar 1916. Exemption granted until 1 Jun 1916 |