| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2719
Appeal against conscription of: John Armitage Mercer
Age: 20
Address: Holly Bank Farm, Easingwold
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Easingwold Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Rhodes Hebblethwaite, Military Representative
Summary of case: Appellant believes the farm can be run by the tenant farmer and a youth and that Mercer can be released to join the army.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Allowed but not to be called up before 28 Feb 1917. |