| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3490
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Ward
Age: 35
Address: Kirby Misperton,
Occupation: Small holder
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Frederick Ward
Summary of case: Frederick worked a farm for his widowed mother in law as her son was serving in the army and she had no-one to look after this farm. He was chiefly a horseman and breaks in young horses to supply the farming community due to the shortage of horses because of the war. Additionally his wife was delicate and could not look after the children on her own. Original decision of the local tribunal was temporary exemption till 30 Apr 1917 on condition he remained in his present occupation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2966]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 May 1917 Dismissed |