| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5164
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Hall
Age: 43
Address: Milton Street, Saltburn
Occupation: Antique dealer etc
Local tribunal: Saltburn by the Sea
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 H Hall
Summary of case: In his appeal to the local tribunal Hall stated that he is the tenant of a large block of buildings, has an established business as a glass and china merchant, and also has a canteen for military soldiers. He states that his wife could not do any portion of what I am doing at present. The local tribunal granted one months exemption without further leave to appeal. However his occupation was not considered of national importance and can be carried on by his wife and 16 & 17 year old daughters.it is also stated that there is already a military canteen and Y.M.C.A canteen in Saltburn.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 7 Jun 1918. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |