| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3015
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Edward Farmery
Age: 32
Address: Clifton Green, York
Occupation: Grocer
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 e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Albert Edward Farmery
Summary of case: Has two places of business, grocery and newsagents, and he averages 450 customers between the two. There are other members of his family who could assist him but 'could not manage as they are unable to buy'. He is a member of the 2nd Battalion North Riding Volunteer Regiment. The whole of his capital is invested in the business which would be lost if he were called upon to leave it.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |