| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1792
Appeal against conscription of: William Pevison
Age: 36
Address: Sleights, near Whitby
Occupation: Pork butcher, farmer and milk seller
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural 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 Pevison
Summary of Case: Pearson cannot find anyone to carry on his business and if called up would have to close business which supports a wife and three children. Local tribunal found business brings in little money and wife could continue part of business.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |