| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3965
Appeal against conscription of: Henry Green
Age: 24
Address: 1 Union St. Guisborough
Occupation: Horseman and Driver
Local tribunal: Guisborough 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: T F H Berwick, Military Representative
Summary of case: Only man employed in livery stable, the other has already been called up. He provides horses for the town, including the town Fire Engine and Hose Van. A replacement has been sought for the man already called up be so far has failed to find anyone. Henry Green was rejected for the army when he tried to join up in 1916. The military representative states that Green is better off in the army than continuing in civilian occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 27 Jul 1917. Allowed. Certificate to be withdrawn. Not to be called up before 1 Sep 1917. Military appeal |