| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2395
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Steele
Age: 23
Address: Snainton, Yorkshire
Occupation: Farmer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: H Steele
Summary of Case: First and second appeals were made by Harry on 25 Feb and 16 May 1916. A third application by the military requested a revision of the certificate of conditional exemption granted at the earlier appeals. The local tribunal felt that he could be replaced by a medically unfit man who had done the work while Harry was on holiday. I am in a certified occupation. It is expedient in the national interest that I should be employed in the work in which I am habitually engaged. Serious hardship would ensue if I were to be called up for army service.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Dec 1916. Allowed conditional exemption. |