| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2569
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Whitby
Age: 40
Address: Hudswell, Richmond
Occupation: Farmer and contractor
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: Richard Whitby
Summary of case: Applicant works for many local farmers with his horses, carts, wagons, grass cutting machine, hay rakes etc. He states he is in a certified occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1610, NRCC/CL 9/1/2569, NRCC/CL 9/1/4110, NRCC/CL /9/1/4539, NRCC/CL 9/1/5532]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 July 1917. |