| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1683
Appeal against conscription of: David William Franks
Age: 37
Address: Thornton Le Beans, Northallerton
Occupation: Agricultural wheelwright and joiner etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: David William Franks
Summary of case: Joint business as cartwright and wheelwright has a steam engine and circular saw bench to cut English timber and one man could not possibly manage by himself. Has 10 acres of land with two milking cows, two stirks, pigs and poultry. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/409]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917. Final |