| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 662
Appeal against conscription of: William Henry Wood.
Age:37
Address: 15 Skinners Street, Whitby.
Occupation: Dairyman etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Craig states that Wood has no cows, but buys his milk from farmers and delivers this. Graham Craig states that other could carry out this work and no serious hardship would ensue if the man was called up to the colours.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Dismissed. |