| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3257
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Nicholson
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
Appellant: Harry Nicholson
Summary of case: Nicholson stated he was essential to the running of the family business as his father was unfit. And the partnership had been dissolved. The local tribunal felt that the business could be carried on without him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Mar 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 May 1917. |