| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2572
Appeal against conscription of: William Crawford Brown
Age: 40
Address: Scorton, near Darlington
Occupation: Agricultural merchant and engineer
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: William C brown
Summary of case: Sole surviving partner in business supplying agricultural machinery and repairing it in local area. As sole living partner he is already doing the work of two. If forced to go the business would have to be wound up causing hardship for his family. Current turn over £8000, with £2000 of own equipment and 900 customers. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1609].
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 July 1917 final. |