| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3744
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Rushforth
Age: 39
Address: Well, Bedale
Occupation: Upholsterer and part-time farm worker
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: O. W. Hunt, Military Representative
Summary of case: Rushforth was employed under the National Health Insurance Act to assist farmers two days a week but also worked for a firm of upholsterers. His age and being graded C1 evidences the local tribunal decision that he would be more usefully employed in civil life. The military representative appealed against this decision.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 21 Jun 1917 Allowed. Certificate to be cancelled. To be called up 1 Aug 1917 |