| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2001
Appeal against conscription of: William Soper Stanton
Age: 29
Address: 7 Amber Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Grocer's manager
Local tribunal: Saltburn 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: H Stanton, employer
Summary of Case: The appellant serves about 150 regular customers and has an average turnover of £3500 per annum. He normally employs two or more assistants and W S Stanton, who is in a certified occupation. He does not feel able to carry on with only female assistance and he has a rupture. He states that his son is indispensable and that his other son has been serving in France for twelve months.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Nov 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |