| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1781
Appeal against conscription of: George Young
Age: 23
Address: Abbey Farm, Egglestone Abbey, Barnard Castle
Occupation: 1st Horseman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Rev A.L. Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: Young farms 268 acres and is one man short already with another about to be called up and cannot find labour. He was granted conditional exemption provided he remained in his current employment and joined the Volunteer Training Corps. The military representative objected and felt that exemption should be limited to three months to allow him 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. |