| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 777
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Stanley Peckett
Age: 32
Address: Palmer Flatt Hotel. Aysgarth
Occupation: Manager to caterer to Officers Messes
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: T. I. Fawcett - Catering contractor to Officers Messes
Summary of case: Misconception by local tribunal at Bainbridge, Askrigg, of Mr Peckett's work. Mr Peckett has entire control of my staff and is responsible for the satisfactory working of all messes contracted with. A skilled and trained man whose work comprises all duties encountered upon a manager and the loss of whose services would necessitate terminating entirely all my [remaining] contracts, which are at 28 daysÂ’ notice. Also as manager, supervisor, representative, buyer, correspondent, accountant and controller in general on my behalf. Solely engaged, seven days weekly, on military work. Has also dependant in shape of daughter, six years, for whose welfare and ........ he is solely responsible.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Jun 1916 Dismissed. |