| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1390
Appeal against conscription of: Gerald Randolph Gifford
Age: 29
Address: Ilton, Masham
Occupation: Horse dealer
Local tribunal: Masham Urban 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: Lt. Colonel WM McClean, Military Representative
Summary of case: He has 20 acres of land which he sublets and took in 1913, he travels with the horse and has other animals to tend. He has two brothers-in-law serving. His wife is the local school mistress. Military representative states he doesn't travel with the stallion and this has been added as an afterthought to avoid military service. His wife has a good wage and afford to keep the one child.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Aug 1916. Allowed. Certificate cancelled. |