| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2720
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Major Richardson
Age: 19
Address: Stillington, Easingwold
Occupation: Farmer, carrier
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: Harry Richardson, father and employer
Summary of case: On a farm of 32 and a half acres, 16 beasts and 4 horses the appellant states that his son is vital to the running of the farm. The local tribunal believe that the farm could easily by run by the father and the youth who currently works on the farm. [One letter included in these case papers states that there is another Arthur Major Richardson and that the paperwork has been confused, but has now been rectified]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jan 1917. Dismissed. |