| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 970
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Octavius Paxton
Age: 30
Address: 8 Flints Yard, Richmond
Occupation: Solicitors manager
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: K S Hudson on behalf of Rogers and Hudson, employers
Summary of case: He is essential to the business (solicitors and estate agents). The local tribunal granted temporary exemption for one month.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed to 1 Aug 1916, this to be final. |