| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1116
Appeal against conscription of: Sydney Kirkby
Age: 24
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: Carter and warehouseman
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Hedley Kirkby, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant needs young man to do heavy lifting in his varied business. Appellant is 63 years of age and unfit due to rheumatism. No older man available to do the work and it is too heavy for women. Includes case papers from NRCC/CL/9/1/552
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 Jul 1916. Dismissed. |