| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3564
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick William Maynard
Age: 19
Address: Thornton Farm, Stainton in Cleveland
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Middlesbrough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick William Maynard Snr, father and employer
Summary of case: Maynard Snr had said he needed his son to work on the farm. The local tribunal had recommended substitution on 9 Mar 1917. However, Maynard Snr said this would not help as one new person would need supervision, when his son didn't. Maynard Snr said he had twice ploughed up fields that had been laid by, in response to government calls for more food production. He felt his case had not been dealt with fairly, noting there was not a representative from his district at the tribunal.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed |