| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1815
Appeal against conscription of: Lawrence Popple
Age: 38
Address: St. Hilda's Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Estate Agent etc
Local tribunal: Whitby 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: Laurence Popple
Summary of case: Agent for numerous estates of agricultural importance. He is in business with his father who is over 72 years of age and who is unable to take an active part in the control of the work in managing the estates, for which we act as agents: Egton township, Aislaby, Eskdaleside, Whitby, Fylingdales, Waulpley Estate, Carlton in Holderness, Seamer and Stokesley Estates and Prior House Estate, Richmond. (See also NRCC/CL 9/1/47)
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed |