| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3080
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Smith
Age: 28
Address: Great Broughton, Stokesley
Occupation: Egg, butter, rabbit, poultry, fruit and potato dealer
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Fred Smith
Summary of case: Smith is a married man with two young children, and classified C1 by the medical board. He is engaged in purchasing fresh food from farmers and supplying local markets. The tribunal confirmed there are four other businesses of similar nature in the area, and his two brothers might choose to continue his business in his absence. One month was granted by the local tribunal to allow him time to make arrangements. One month later the appeal was dismissed by the North Riding Tribunal, and he was refused leave to appeal to the Central Tribunal in London.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Mar 1917. Dismissed |