| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1900
Appeal against conscription of: Reginald Dight
Age: 31
Address: Asenby, Thirsk
Occupation: Small holder etc
Local tribunal: Wath 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, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Reginald Dight
Summary of case: Not in employment but claimed his wife could not work their smallholding and resultant sale of stock would result in financial hardship. Dight is a member of the Volunteer Training Corps, a mobilisation runner and a Special Constable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Oct 1916. Dismissed. |