| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 936
Appeal against conscription of: William Powell Nicholls
Age: 39
Address: 67 High Street, Redcar
Occupation: Editor and proprietor
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Powell Nicholls
Summary of case: Sole support of widowed mother. Claims business engaged on government contracts and already understaffed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Conditional |