| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2568
Appeal against conscription of: Charles William Brown
Age: 25
Address: Kilnsey House, Moulton
Occupation: Horseman and beastman
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, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: H.F. Brown, employer
Summary of case: Appellant is unable to do heavy work due to compound fracture of leg a number of years ago, with decayed bone still coming out from wound. If Charles Brown taken HF Brown will be unable to carry on with farm. Charles also helps on his brothers farm at Otley. Appellant believes Charles is exempt due occupation. Tribunal finds provided he remains in current occupation exemption can continue. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1344].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917. Allowed. Conditional whilst in present occupation. |