| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3592
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Thomas Webster
Age: 27
Address: Foxdale Farm, Guisborough
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Guisborough Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: William C Trevor, Military Representative
Summary of case: Webster works on his father's farm which is a large well run farm. Previously there were four labourers. Two of his brothers are now serving in France. His father Thomas Webster made application in Feb 1916 and twelve months temporary exemption was granted. The military representative appealed against this decision, stating that This man is single and aged 27. Advisory Committee recommended temporary exemption. The local tribunal recommend conditional exemption. The man should be ordered to go on a substitute ineligible for military service, being found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed, Military appeal |