| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1642
Appeal against conscription of: William Cooper
Age: 36 next
Address: 11 Victoria Road, Malton
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Malton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e)exempt occupation
Appellant: William Cooper
Summary of case: The local tribunal allowed exemption to 1 Aug 1916, to give Cooper time to make arrangements for carrying on the business with his partner. Cooper had said his partner could not carry on the business without him and there would be serious hardship. He considered he was in a certified occupation. The local tribunal disagreed and said the partner was very well for his age and could manage with help from others such as Cooper's wife. The North Riding tribunal saw no reason for granting exemption
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Sep 1916. Dismissed |