| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3698
Appeal against conscription of: William George Hardwick
Age: 31
Address: 9 North Road Loftus,
Occupation: Grocer, Off License holder
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William George Hardwick
Summary of case: Hardwick needs to give at least 14 daysÂ’ notice to hand back his licences and needs time to organise his business. He asks for a temporary exemption. The local tribunal states that he has only been in business for twelve months and mainly delivers bottled beer and stout. They find no serious hardship would ensue if his business was closed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |