| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: No number
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas William Piercy
Age: 43
Address: Slingsby, Malton
Occupation: Timber Feller
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: RW Lund, National Service Representative
Summary of case: [Includes case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/5478] Previous to food restrictions Piercy ran a lucrative butchery business, which he was forced to close. Since the closure of his business he is now undertaking work of national interest working in agriculture, felling trees. His wife is of a most delicate health. The national service representative argued that Piercy was grade 1 fit, Piercy has only recently been employed in felling timber and his domestic circumstances do not cause serious hardship. 3 July 1918, National Service Representative appeal upheld.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: nd Case not heard |