| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 366
Appeal against conscription of: Wilfred George Close
Age: 27
Address: Hazelgill, Bowes, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman and cowman
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert L Close, employer
Summary of case: I have not to work to much or perspire a lot as I am under Drs treatment for eczema of which I have suffered over five years. Im in sympathy with the war therefore I dont ask for my brother off more than two months, it is very essential that he be put back until I get the lambing season over.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Apr 1916. Allowed. Exemption till 1 June 1916. |