| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2986
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Porter
Age: 38
Address: 38 Swan Street, York
Occupation: Stockman, horseman and skilled milker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Col R F Meysey-Thompson, employer.
Summary of case: That he is the only man left to carry on the work of the farm, three others having all joined the Service. He is an exceptionally skilled milker, and having been here five years can attend to the stock better than a stranger. Much of the paperwork included in the case papers from Jan to Jun 1917 is concerned with administrative detail and argument over jurisdiction. Reference is made to a newspaper report.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Mar 1917 Dismissed. Mil Rep agreed not to call up before 1 Apr 1917. |