| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 197
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Smirthwaite
Age: 30
Address: Newton Picot, Leeming, Bedale
Occupation: Horseman and shepherd
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Smirthwaite, father and employer
Summary of Case: Father and employer has been seriously ill since Dec 1915 and has not been able to leave his bedroom. and due to the size of his mixed farm of 205 acres would not be able to manage if his son is enlisted. Frank Smirthwaite believes he is in a reserved occupation. Thomas Smirthwaite states his other son is serving in KitchenerÂ’s army. The local tribunal had granted a temporary exemption to 23 Nov 1916 in the hope that female labour could be available. A further application could be made if no labour was available.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Dismissed. |