| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2031
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Reginald De Burgh
Age: 33
Address: The Turret, Stockton Lane, York
Occupation: Architect and estate agent
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Walter Reginald De Burgh
Summary of case: He has extensive business interests including the development of the Stockton Lane estate and has a number of mortgages etc. He also says that he has been advised that he is not fit enough to undergo military training. Although he says he has no formal partnership with his brother the local tribunal felt that it would be straightforward for the brother to manage both their businesses if the appellant were to be called up [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2032].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |