| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2757
Appeal against conscription of: George William Hurd
Age: 30
Address: Wrea Head Farm, Scalby
Occupation: Cowman etc
Local tribunal: Scalby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Mrs J E Ellis, employer
Summary of case: He applied for exemption as he was the chief cowman and milker on a farm of 323 acres. The local tribunal dismissed his application but the Appeal Tribunal granted exemption to 1 Jan 1917. He applied for further exemption on 29 December 1916. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1031]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Feb 1917. Dismissed but not to be called up before 1 Mar 1917 |