| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2910
Appeal against conscription of: William Blackburn
Age: 24
Address: Old Spa Farm Croft
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Croft on Tees Rural
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: S.M. Simpson, employer
Summary of case: The appellant considered that William Blackburn was an experienced farm worker and did not think that a substitute would efficiently fill his place. On 14 February 1917 the local tribunal having regard to the age of the man who is only 24 deemed the case one for substitution. They have stipulated that a satisfactory substitute shall be provided and it is submitted that the appeal is frivolous and unnecessary
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Feb 1917. Conditional whilst in present occupation |