| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3222
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Suggitt
Age:18
Address: High Green, Great Ayton
Occupation: Carrier and potato merchant and general dealer
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: John R Suggitt, father and employer
Summary of case: Arthur Suggitt had previously been employed by M Robinson as a carrier to Acklam, Morton, Nunthorpe and Great Ayton. He now works for his father and makes deliveries of groceries and provisions twice weekly. He is a carrier to five county blacksmiths and 40 farmers. He sometimes travels 20 miles to distribute 100 tons of potatoes and 15 tons of seed potatoes. He delivers coal to cow keepers and small holders.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |