| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3256
Appeal against conscription of: William Thomas Powell
Age: 29
Address: Market Place, Bedale
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Thomas Powell
Summary of case: He claimed that he was essential to the running of the family business. The Appeal Tribunal adjourned the case for medical examination and reconsidered it on 24 May.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 May 1917. Dismissed. |