| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 272
Appeal against conscription of: Francis Postill
Age: 30
Address: Lund Forest, Malton
Occupation: Cowman
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: Colonel James Legard, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal granted absolute exemption because of bad eyesight. Francis Postill is the mainstay of his widowed mother, and is needed by his employer. However, James Legard objected on the grounds that Postills employer could find a replacement who isnt liable for military service.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal tribunal: 3 Apr 1916. Allowed. Certificate to be conditional on his continuing in his present occupation |