| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3767
Appeal against conscription of: Tom Waite
Age: 19
Address: Aldbrough, Darlington
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation e) exempt occupation
Appellant: George Vitty, employer
Summary of case: Waite had been granted a temporary exemption to 13 May 1917. This was extended to 1 Jul 1917. Vitty stated Waite was in an exempt occupation and the only man on the farm. The tribunal said Waite should join up and Vitty should find another man for his small farm
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 Jun 1917. Dismissed. |