| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3839
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Ellerby
Age: 26
Address: Eastgate, Pickering
Occupation: Fellmonger
Local tribunal: Pickering Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) Serious hardship
Appellant: Thomas Ellerby, father
Summary of case: Local tribunal dismissed first appeal stating he should not be called up until 1 Aug 1917 to allow hay making to be completed. Appellant states that he has two sons serving in France and this son is now his only help in his business. He says that his son has previously been rejected twice for military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Dismissed. |