| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3296
Appeal against conscription of: William Duck Russell
Age: 30
Address: Lingers Farm, Robin Hoods Bay
Occupation: Milk Seller
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Alice Russell, mother and employer
Summary of case: The local tribunal found this man was not essential to the business and his brother has been discharged from the army and is now at home. With the help of his sister and a boy the business could continue without William Russell. His mother appealed against this decision stating: That it is the national interest for this man to remain in his civil employment rather than be engaged in military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1917. Allowed to15 May 1917. No further application without leave. |