| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2831
Appeal against conscription of: Edmund Frederick Wailes Macdonald
Age: Not stated
Address: c/o Mr Fawell, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: C Macdonald, father
Summary of case: That the application of the military representative is out of order in as much as it does not disclose any reasons in support of the application, as required by R86 Section II r 14. That serious hardship would ensue if my son is called up for army service, owing to his exceptional domestic position.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 15 Feb 1917. Dismissed. |