| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2217
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph William Patchett
Age: 33
Address: 119 Walmgate, York
Occupation: Grocer and Provision Merchant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Geo. Crombie and Sons Solicitors for Patchett
Summary of case: In business on his own and no relatives to take over the business. The business will be destroyed if he is called up. His leg was broken in two places and the fracture is firmly united but not in a very good position, giving pain when he walks.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 July 1917 Dismissed |