| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1117
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Walker
Age: 36
Address: Upleatham, Redcar
Occupation: Farrier and smith
Local tribunal: Gisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Charles Walker
Summary of case: Farrier would lose his business if called up. Justifying their decision, the local tribunal states that there is another farrier in Marske, and this unmarried man should be called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 23 Nov 1916. |