| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1707
Appeal against conscription of: William Richard Routh
Age: 19
Address: Addlebrough Farm, Bainbridge
Occupation: Horseman, cowman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Thomas Routh, father and employer
Summary of case: Son is engaged in a certified occupation, and he has no other help on the farm. Father suffers with heart problems and asthma. He considers that it is in the national interest that William Routh should remain on the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Oct 1916 Dismissed |