| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number:1035
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Wellburn
Age: 30
Address: Gristhorpe, Filey
Occupation: Farmer and dairyman
Local tribunal: Scarborough 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: Harry Wellburn
Summary of case: Wellburn was appealing against a conditional certificate of exemption as he is a farmer and producer of milk. He is also solely responsible for the care and upkeep of his elderly mother and was afraid that the small farm they owned would need to be broken up if he left.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jul 1916 Dismissed |