| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 319
Appeal against conscription of: Alfred Langburne
Age: 39
Address: Redcar Road, Guisborough
Occupation: Butcher and rent collector
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Alfred Langburne
Summary of Case: Has a butchers business in which he has invested all his money and he believes it is an exempt occupation. Asks for three to four months to settle matters and then would be prepared to go. Local tribunal did not believe his information about the business and stated There are many butchers in Guisborough and this one would not be missed even if he joined the Colours.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Apr 1916. Dismissed |