| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1602
Appeal against conscription of: James Johnson Fryer
Age: 35
Address: Crown Inn, Brompton-On-Swale
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: J J Fryer
Summary of case: Currently have a lot of business from soldiers and workmen. If he were to go now, his wife could not manage the business alone. Request for temporary exemption until the men finish their work and leave his wife would then be able to manage.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Dismissed |