| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3733
Appeal against conscription of: William Raw Langstaff
Age: 20
Address: Leeming Bar, Bedale
Occupation: Butcher
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: J W Langstaff
Summary of case: In view of the other local butcher having been taken for the army and has closed his business therefore, extra work is entailed in rounds. Langstaff has taken over aspects of Mr Lawsons business in Crakehall and cannot carry on without help. Substitute unable to be found.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Sep 1917 |