| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1300
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Welburn
Age: 38
Address: Egton, Grosmont, Yorkshire
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District 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: Major General J K Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: It is not necessary for both parties to be engaged in the work. ie as butcher and farmer in partnership with Mr Oliver. Married with children, the business and farm could not continue without him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Sep 1916. Final |