| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3006
Appeal against conscription of: Percy Bowes
Age: 27
Address: 35 Wellington Street York
Occupation: Commission agent
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Percy Bowes
Summary of case: Appealed on the grounds of being sole proprietor of his business and has no-one to replace him. He would lose the goodwill which is the main asset of the business. He has a wife and one child, totally dependent on him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |