| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3556
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Edward Sayer
Age: 19
Address: Union House Farm, Skeeby
Occupation: Horseman etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: W E Sayer, employer
Summary of case: 17 Nov 1916 local tribunal granted exemption to 31 Mar 1917. Employer stated that Sayer suffered from bleeding and fits and was passed by the medical board for labour abroad only. He sought a further temporary exemption as he intended to sow 38 acres with corn and other 16 acres with root crops. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2125]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 12 May 1917. Allowed. Exemption renewal to 31 Oct 1917. |