| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 389
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Christopher Manfield
Age: 28
Address: Bridge Street Thirsk
Occupation: Bricklayer
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Robert Manfield, father and employer
Summary of Case: Only son in the trade, father unable to obtain skilled men. Firm is largely employed in sanitary work this business should be kept going on account of the publics health.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Dismissed |