| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4199
Appeal against conscription of: Joseph Allen Potter
Age: 18
Address: Thimbleby, Northallerton
Occupation: Builder and farmer
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: W E Potter & Son & Brother, employer
Summary of case: He is the only one I have left now, as my brother is in France with the army and only son is left in the business with me.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Sep 1917 Dismissed, certificate to be cancelled but not to be called up before 1 Nov 1917. |