| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2612
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Kirkbride
Age: 18
Address: Cubeck, Aysgarth
Occupation: Shepherd, cowman etc.
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of case: That it is inexpedient in the national interest that this man should be permanently retained in his present occupation. This man is 18 years and 10 months and single, and should apparently be made available for substitution. Doctors letter states that Kirkbride has a duodenal ulcer and is unfit for manual labour
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed to 15 Aug 1917. Military appeal, decision of local tribunal varied. |