| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2191
Appeal against conscription of: William Leng
Age: 33
Address: Street Farm, Fryup
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban 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, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Major General JK Trotter, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appealed on the grounds that it was not in the national interests that Leng should remain in his present occupation as the holding was large enough to warrant his exemption as his wife could not carry on the business if he were called up. In his appeal to the local tribunal Leng stated that he was the only man on the farm and it is impossible to get anyone to work it for him. The local tribunal decision in Oct 1916 granted exemption on the condition that he join the Voluntary Training Corps. The military Representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 1 Dec 1916 Dismissed. Military appeal. |