| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1599
Appeal against conscription of: William Pattison
Age: 27
Address: Catterick, Darlington
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Pattison
Summary of case: Despite having attested and being given two months exemption, Pattison subsequently invested all his savings, and took out a loan, to buy the grocer's business. He appeals for exemption on the grounds that the business would fold and he would be in severe debt.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |