| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1772
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Geldard
Age: 18
Address: Rokeby Close, Greta Bridge
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: b) engaged in different occupation
Appellant: Rev A.L. Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: Geldard applied for exemption because the farm could not be worked without him. He was granted conditional exemption until 13 May 1917 provided he joined the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative argued that exemption should be limited to three months to allow the employer to make alternative arrangements.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Oct 1916. Allowed. Military appeal. Exemption to 1 Jan 1917. |