| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1338
Appeal against conscription of: William Rhymer
Age: 40
Address: Kirk Bank, Middleton Tyas
Occupation: Mechanic
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Major W. A. Williamson, employer
Summary of case: This man is within three months of the age at which he would be exempt from service. He looks after an electric light plant which requires a skilled man, he pumps water to supply my own house, farm and four cottages. I have no one else to whom I could entrust the management of the plant. I could do the work myself and should not make this appeal if I was at home, but am at present serving in the Army, although considerably over military age.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 5 Aug 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917 |