| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2598
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Morphet
Age: 26
Address: Pry House, Keld
Occupation: Shepherd and stocksman
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Clarkson, employer
Summary of case: I am suffering from a rupture and cannot do any heavy work on the farm. Morphet is indispensable to Clarkson, who is the tenant on the farm
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917. Dismissed, but not to be called up before 1 Feb 1917. |