| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4547
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Whitlock Pybus
Age: 40
Address: 66 Frenchgate, Richmond
Occupation: Chemist
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation c) education or training
Appellant: J Ingram Dawson, Solicitor
Summary of case: Previous exemption until 1 Jan 1918. As a chemist and major drug dispenser for the local area he states that the community would be at a loss if he were to be called up and he would be at a substantial financial loss as the business would have to close. He appealed to the Central Tribunal but the North Riding Appeal tribunal refused leave to appeal to it. Last paperwork states unsuccessful in his appeal and not to be called up before 31 March 1918 and to try again with another appeal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jan 1918. Dismissed |