| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1571
Appeal against conscription of: Edward Pedley
Age: 35
Address: Grinton, Richmond
Occupation: Stone mason
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Edward Pedley
Summary of case: As the sole proprietor of a stone mason business and underground flag and slate quarry I will be compelled to close down which will mean absolute ruin and hardship for my wife and four children. I have three brothers serving with the colours.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/623, NRCC/CL 9/1/2590, NRCC/CL 9/1/5540, NRCC/Cl 9/1/5691]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed to 1 Jan 1917. |