| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 186
Appeal against conscription of: John Tennant
Age: 34
Address: Worton Hall, Aysgarth
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No:
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Tennant
Summary of Case: John Tennant suffers from acute rheumatism and is frequently unfit for work. Claim to local tribunal for exemption was by his mother on grounds that he was indispensable in the running of the family farming business. John has three brothers who are also involved in running the farm. Claim for exemption denied. Appeal to North Riding Appeal Tribunal made by John, with supporting doctors certificate and claims of unfair treatment by the local tribunal. Appeal dismissed, but further letter dated July 1916 confirming his condition as rheumatoid arthritis. And a further letter of 22 July 1916 to Colonel A FGoodman of Great Smeaton summarising the case and decisions of both local and county tribunals..
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Disallowed. |