| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3856
Appeal against conscription of: Fred Potter
Age: 18
Address: Crown Square, Kirkbymoorside
Occupation: Beast man
Local tribunal: Kirkbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation g) exempt occupation
Appellant: G Potter, father and employer
Summary of case: Appellant states he has an extensive business trading in cattle and his son works as a beast man for him along with a 42 year old. A second son has already gone to the colours as has a nephew who died on the front. Local tribunal in their reasons for their decision of a temporary exemption to 1 Oct 1917, state that the business could be run with help from just one man.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 14 Jul 1917. Dismissed, decision of local tribunal to stand |