| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2553
Appeal against conscription of: William Rhymer
Age: 41
Address: Kirk Bank, Middleton Tyas
Occupation: Engine man etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Mrs Williamson, employerÂ’s wife.
Summary of case: Rhymer is the only person capable of looking after the engines and machinery and electric light plant which pumps water for house, farm buildings and four cottages. If he goes he will have to leave the tied house making the family homeless. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1338]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Feb 1917. Allowed to 30 Jun 1917. Final |