| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1307
Appeal against conscription of: George Burns
Age: 37
Address: Gildass Green House, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Market gardener
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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Burns
Summary of case: The appellant proposes putting aside his own market garden to work full time for Mr Allison who has a severe leg ulcer and whose son has been conscripted. However, Mr Allison's son was then rejected for service and thus able to take over the running of his father's farm.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Aug 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |