| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2715
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Teesdale Harper
Age: 25
Address: Wether Cote, Skiplam, Nawton
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Joseph Teasdale, employer
Summary of case: The appellant states that his employee would be far greater serving the nation in his present employment of agricultural worker. Harper has recently suffered from rheumatic fever, and would not stand training.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Allowed to 31 Jul 1917 or until a substitute can be found, whichever is the sooner. |