| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 199
Appeal against conscription of: George Richard Spence
Age: 28
Address: Newton Grange, Londonderry, Bedale
Occupation: Farm horseman etc
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity g) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Richard Spence
Summary of Case: He is employed in a certified occupation. He states he and his brothers run his fathers farm and the farm could not keep going without his assistance. Letter from father, B Spence stating that he and his wife and two daughters could not manage the farm without their sons assistance.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/200]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 28 Mar 1916. Allowed. Exemption until 1 Jun 1916. |