| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3298
Appeal against conscription of: Mervyl Garbutt Fletcher
Age: 20
Address: Cotes Head Farm, Brompton
Occupation: Farm Manager
Local tribunal: Scarborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: William Fletcher, father and employer
Summary of case: Employer states Mervyl is indispensable to the running of the farm, the only man who can drive the three engines. The local tribunal refused application previously as it was felt there was enough workmen on the farm (8 men) and had been notified by post. The last application was after the requisite time had elapsed to appeal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 3 Apr 1917. Dismissed not to be called up before 1 June 1917. |