| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3596
Appeal against conscription of: Stephen Smith
Age:18
Address: Head House, Fryup, Grosmont
Occupation: Farm Horseman
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: George Brotchie, Military Representative
Summary of case: The local tribunal found that as Smith was engaged in agriculture and in view of the shortage of foodstuffs it was more in national interests to retain him in present employment. Circumstances would be altered if a satisfactory substitute was to be provided. George Brotchie stated appealed against this stating that Smith had been passed fit for general service and it was deemed in the national interest for him to be called up if a suitable substitute from a lower category could be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 May 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal |