| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1633
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Brown
Age: 31
Address: Howgrave, Bedale
Occupation: Yeast and provision dealer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Harry Brown
Summary of case: The local tribunal had already granted Brown exemption to 1 Oct 1916 to give him time to wind up his business. Brown asked again for exemption, referring to the recommendation of Walter Long, President of the Board of Trade, about one man businesses. Brown also mentioned hardship for his family as army pay would not be enough. However, he decided to withdraw his appeal.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Sep 1916. Dismissed by consent |