| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 31
Appeal against conscription of: Albert Poole
Age: 19
Address: Wrench Green, Harkness, nr Scarborough
Occupation: Horseman, carter, ploughman, wagoner
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Albert Poole
Summary of case: The appellant believes he is in an exempt occupation viz Horseman, carter ploughman and waggoner. If he goes then he believes that no substitutes can possibly be found owing to the scarcity of labour. The local tribunal has not granted a certificate of exemption because there is a son of 16 and a brother helping on the farm, and stated it was not necessary for the appellant to remain in agricultural employment.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Dismissed |