| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1785
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Wetherall
Age: 28
Address: 4 Millgate, Richmond
Occupation: Cartman
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Darlington Co-Op Society, employer
Summary of Case: 73 Men have been called up from the business and though this mans job has been advertised no replacement could be found. Local tribunal found that a local man could be found to do the work and the matter should not be reopened.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |