| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 626
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Gill
Age: 19
Address: Cotherston, Darlington
Occupation: Slaughterman etc
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Gill, father and employer
Summary of Case: Richard Gill is the son of appellant who is a butcher with 15 acres of land, 8 cattle, 20 sheep and 3 horses. Has two shops which supply over 100 families in Cotherstone and Bowes. I cant get anyone to take his place as slaughterman and salesman.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916 .Dismissed |