| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3044
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Travis
Age: 35
Address: 3 Clifton Street, Scarborough
Occupation: Window cleaning etc
Local tribunal: Scarborough Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Walter Travis
Summary of case: Travis ran a window and carpet cleaning business. He had lost several of his men to the army. He also stood to lose a lot of money; he had tried to sell the business but without success. The local tribunal had allowed him a temporary exemption to 6 Mar 1917 to wind up his business and Travis sought another extension. The local tribunal had not be satisfied that Travis had made any real attempt to dispose of his business stating this man has not risen to the National emergencies and refused further exemption in fairness to others
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Mar 1917 Dismissed.
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