| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2144
Appeal against conscription of: William Forrest
Age: 24
Address: Hunderthwaite, Romaldkirk
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity g) exempt occupation
Appellant: A L Manby, Military Representative
Summary of case: At the local tribunal Forrest had been given conditional exemption. He was the only remaining son to help on the farm, his brother having been called up earlier. His mother was an invalid and he only had one eye. The military representative appealed against the local tribunal decision and suggested that a temporary exemption be given instead.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Nov 1916. Allowed to 31 March 1917. Military appeal. Certificate varied. |