| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 152
Appeal against conscription of: Trueman John Smurthwaite
Address: Bay Horse Inn, Tunstall, Catterick
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Trueman John Smurthwaite
Summary of case: Smurthwaite supports his recently widowed mother and single sister, both of whom are in ill health. Without his support his mothers milk business and tenancy of an inn would both fold, causing considerable financial hardship to the women. The local tribunal dismissed the appeal on the grounds that he was not in a certified occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 25 Mar 1916. Exemption granted until 1 Oct 1916 |