| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3259
Appeal against conscription of: Allan Kitching
Age: 30
Address: Woodman Inn, Burneston, Bedale
Occupation: Licensed victualler
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: W W Maude, Military Representative
Summary of case: He cultivated the Rector of Burneston's large vegetable garden and helped local farmers as well as acting as the Rector's chauffeur. The local tribunal had imposed a condition that he should work for local farmers for at least two days per week. The military representative disagreed and statedÂ’ that this man is not in a certified occupation nor one of national importance.'
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 Mar 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |