| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3253
Appeal against conscription of: Edwin Gatenby
Age: 19
Address: Emgate, Bedale
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: D A G Lascelles, Military Representative
Summary of case: His father had a serious accident and remained unfit for most work so that he was indispensable to the carrying on of the business. The military representative argued that there were other butchers in Bedale and there would be no inconvenience to the public if this business had to be closed.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Mar 1917. Allowed. Not to be called up before 1 May 1917. Military appeal |