| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2627
Appeal against conscription of: Leonard James Lord
Age: 39
Address: Sonoma, L'Espec Street, Northallerton
Occupation: Works manager to Wensleydale Pure Milk Society Ltd
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Thomas Swain, dairy farmer and Director of the Wensleydale Pure Milk Society
Summary of case: Lord was the manager of the Northallerton Dairy. He had previously been an instructor at the Midland Agricultural and Dairy College, Kingston, Nottinghamshire and his technical knowledge and skill in the treatment and distribution of milk was 'indispensable'. Additionally, 19 other men from the company had already joined the colours and the business was depleted of experienced men. This was the third appeal by LordÂ’s employer.[See also NRCC/CL 9/1/423 and NRCC/CL 9/1/1407]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jan 1917. Allowed to 1 Apr 1917. |