| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2036
Appeal against conscription of: Gordon Plowman
Age: 27
Address: Wigginton, York
Occupation: Horseman and Rolleyman
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: George Crombie, solicitor, on behalf of Messrs John Wright Ltd
Summary of case: He is the sole employee left delivering corn, oats, forage etc across a wide area. He has previously twice been rejected on medical grounds but more recently passed fit. The local tribunal thought that the firm could find an older man to do his work if he were to be called up.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 Dec 1916 |