| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3218
Appeal against conscription of: William Adolphus Palmer
Age: 33
Address: 3 John Street, New Skelton
Occupation: Branch manager
Local tribunal: Skelton and Brotton District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Martin J Videan, Secretary to Skelton Co-operative Society
Summary of case: Solely in charge of the Skelton branch of the Co-op. Looks after the general business, grocery provisions and hardware etc. Annual business £7,200. Responsible for control of stocks of £1000. Palmer has three assistants.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Mar 1917. Dismissed |