| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4267
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Petch
Age: 34
Address: Market Place, Bedale
Occupation: Grocer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ernest Petch
Summary of Case: On 21 June 1917 the North Riding Appeal Tribunal had allowed the military appeal and Petchs exemption certificate was varied until 1 Oct 1917. Petch appeals against this decision stating that he runs the business on his own. He has a £900 overdraft to pay off. He is married with four children.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3743]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Appeal dismissed, not to be called up before 1 Jan 1918. |