| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2570
Appeal against conscription of: William Pounder, Jnr
Age: 23
Address: Hill Farm, Tunstall
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: W. Pounder, Snr, employer
Summary of case: Works as horseman on considerable sized farm, which currently is a man and boy short so is short-handed. Pounder Snr. is diabetic and aged 66 and only capable of light work and mother is bedridden. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1341]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Allowed. Conditional whilst in present occupation or substitute provided |