| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2140
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Luck Jnr
Age: 18
Address: Nab Farm, Bowes, Darlington
Occupation: Farm hand
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Services Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Ralph Luck Snr
Summary of case: Luck Snr said his elder son had been exempt from service but then he was improperly ordered to join the colours in June, and did so. This meant Luck Snr had to call his younger son, Luck jnr, from his own farm to help him. Luck Snr had serious health problems. The local tribunal considered that Luck Snr had other sons who could help.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Allowed to 31 Mar 1917 |