| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1834
Appeal against conscription of: George Ward
Age: 32
Address: High Street, Staithes
Occupation: Cow keeper, milk seller
Local tribunal: Hinderwell Urban 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: George Ward
Summary of case: He appealed on the grounds that his work was of national importance and he was single handed and did not consider work could be done by a woman or a boy Appealed for a certificate of exemption conditional on remaining in present occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1014]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Oct 1916. Allowed exemption to 31 Mar 1917 |