| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4042
Appeal against conscription of: Septimus Plummer Kirkby
Age: 36
Address: 14 Earlsborough Terrace, York
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Septimus Plummer Kirkby
Summary of case: The appellant is a married man with two young children. He was classified as a B1 category but on being sent to the Central Medical Boards his medical classification was reduced to C1. He submitted (1) that in view of 3 eminent men's certificates that he was suffering from ear disease and one advising an operation that he would be a hindrance to the Army. (2) Bearing in mind his classification and the instructions on the Board of Agriculture, he ought to be retained on the farm, (3) that his work is of National importance, (4) that he would suffer financial hardship if he had to go. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3510]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption whilst in present occupation |