| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 480
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Waller
Age: 25
Address: 5 Wellington Terrace, Whitby
Occupation: Grocer and provisioning merchant
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: Waller and sons. Family firm of Grocers and provision merchants.
Summary of case: Hardship would ensue if the man were called up. The usual occupation of the man is one of those included in the list of occupations certified by Government Departments for exemption.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jul 1916 |