| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 271
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Freer Somerville
Age: 19
Address: Bulmer, Welburn, York
Occupation: Smallholder
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Freer Somerville
Summary of case: Richard Freer Somerville is the only son of a widowed mother who is in poor health, she is also mentally frail. If he dies before the age of 21 he will forfeit a £1000 legacy which he regarded as possible maintenance for his mother who likes to live in comfort. If he dies before age 21, she will get only £100 of this and the remainder will go to his fathers brother and sister. He is willing to be an officer after the age of 21 if the war is still on
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Exemption allowed to 1 Oct 1916 |