| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1610
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Whitby
Age: 39
Address: Hudswell, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer and contractor
Local tribunal: Richmond 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: Richard Whitby
Summary of case: Farms 12 acres of land and cuts 100 acres of meadows for various smallholders. If called up, these smallholders would be unable to gather their hay or transport it. He would also be forced to sell all his equipment and would be unable to pay £40 per annum rent on the family house.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |