| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3071
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Edward March
Age: 20
Address: Liberton Lane, Head Farm, Moorsholm
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Loftus Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: W March, employer
Summary of case: Appellant claimed his son was essential to work the far. He was already a man short. Local tribunal stated that they considered the father was strong and capable of working the farm. There was another son nearby. Therefore the man should be substituted.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 mar 1917. Allowed to 15 May 1917 and then substitute to be found. |