| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2551
Appeal against conscription of: William Joseph Stubbs
Age: 19
Address: The Home Farm, Brough
Occupation: Stockman and horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Stubbs, father and employer
Summary of case: William Jospeh Stubbs has sole charge of the oil engine on the farm. He is also slightly deaf and on that account probably not fit for service. The local tribunal originally gave exemption until a substitute was found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917 Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |