| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 479
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Thomas Hartley
Age: 29
Address: 16 Loggerhead Yard, Whitby
Occupation: Coal dealer and carriage proprietor
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Alfred Thomas Hartley
Summary of case: My mother and sister who are both widows are entirely depending on me
I am also married and have got a wife to support. I have no one to leave with my business
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Dismissed. Leave to appeal refused. |