| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3212
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Hornby
Age: 26
Address: 6 Market Place Richmond
Occupation: Headmaster
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough 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: N EgertonLeigh, Chairman of School Managers
Summary of case: Headmaster of the Richmond National School which has 270 children in the School. The managers consider it absolutely essential that Mr Hornbys services be retained. The local tribunal had previously granted a Certificate of Absolute Exemption on the 3 March 1916. This certificate was reviewed under instructions in respect of men under 31 years of age by the local tribunal. It was now considered that due to the urgent need for men than he should join up and that the Local Education Authority should provide a substitute.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1917. Allowed until 31 Jul 1917 |