| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 178
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Luther Coates
Age: 23
Address: West Burton, Aysgarth
Occupation: Joiner and farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: John Coates, father
Summary of Case: Richard is the youngest of 5 sons, the only one unmarried and living at home. John Coates is 64 and in ill-health, Richard is the only joiner in the village and his skills are necessary both in the community and as the only source of livelihood for the Coates family.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |