| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2052
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Freer Somerville
Age: 20
Address: Terrington, York
Occupation: Agricultural worker etc
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Freer Somerville
Summary of case: Appellant is requesting an exemption until he is 21 when under the terms of his uncles will he will inherit £1100. In the event of his death prior to this the money goes to another branch of his family. He is willing to serve after hr is 21. He is a small holder and helps out on another farm. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/271]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Nov 1916. Dismissed |