| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2550
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Reginald Mackenzie [Rickaby crossed out]
Age: 19
Address: Ash House, Catterick
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Mrs Jane Rickaby, employer
Summary of case: The original appeal to the local tribunal from the military representative, O W Hunt stated that the need for young men at the front is now so great that he should go. Mrs Rickaby appealed against this decision on the grounds that if he and another worker are called up she will be entirely understaffed.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed conditional whilst in present occupation until substitute found |