| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 28
Appeal against conscription of: Harry Welburn
Age: 30
Address: Gristhorpe, Filey
Occupation: Dairyman and farmer
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Harry Welburn
Summary of case: The only son working on the farm. His elderly mother is in poor health and there is no other relative to run the farm. If called up his mother would be forced to sell the farm and take in lodgers for an income.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Appeal allowed. Exemption granted until 1 Jul 1916 |