| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4018
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Richardson
Age: 35
Address: 10 Baker Street, Burton Lane, York.
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Herbert Richardson
Summary of case: Certificate of exemption withdrawn by local tribunal, with no leave for further appeal. Herbert Richardson challenged this decision arguing that it was based purely on local gossip, anonymous letters to military representative, concerning his financial position and the state of his business. He addresses and refutes each point of the case against him in detail.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Allowed. Conditional exemption of local tribunal varied. |