| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3325
Appeal against conscription of: William Russell
Age: 24
Address: Howe End, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Traction Engine Driver
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Not stated
Grounds for appeal:
Appellant: A E Saunders, Military Representative
Summary of case: This man is in a certified occupation. He is in charge of an agricultural traction engine and threshing machine. His work is essential for the production of food. Great difficulty has already been experienced in getting the corn in the district thrashed and it is feared greater difficulty will be experienced after the next harvest if any more of these men are called up. Local tribunal gave exemption, conditional on man remaining in current occupation. Military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 10 Apr 1917. Dismissed Military appeal. |