| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3141
Appeal against conscription of: Charles E Leng
Age: 18
Address: Newton upon Rawcliffe
Occupation: Blacksmith
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: John L Kirk, Military Representative.
Summary of case: Appellant states Leng is not in a reserved occupation and should join the army. His father could carry on with the business for the period of the war. A previous temporary exemption had been given until 31 Jul 1917.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 22 Mar 1917. Allowed, previous certificate cancelled, not to be called up until 6 Apr 1917. Military appeal |