| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3605
Appeal against conscription of: William Richardson
Age: Not stated
Address: Grey Towers Stables, Nunthorpe
Occupation: Stud groom
Local tribunal: Stokesley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: A. J. Dorman
Summary of case: Richardson had previously been granted a certificate of exemption. The military representative, Mr. Kitching, appealed and the certificate was withdrawn and the man not to be called up till 1 Jun 1917. Richardsons employer, A. J. Dorman, appealed against this decision saying Richardson was the only competent man available to maintain the 16 horses in the stables. In their reasons for their decision, the local tribunal thought it was no longer in the national interest to retain him as the horses were for hunting and not employed in agriculture and Richardson was fit for general service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 6 Jul 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption while in present occupation. |