| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4041
Appeal against conscription of: William Liddle
Age: 32
Address: 167 Poppleton Road, York
Occupation: Organising secretary pf the North Eastern Branch of the Agricultural Organisation Society
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: Mr Harris, General Secretary of the Agricultural Organisation Society, Queen Anne's Chambers, Tothill, Westminster S.W.1
Summary of case: The General Secretary of the Agricultural Society appealed on behalf of William Liddle stating that since the beginning of the war many societies had been formed with the definite object of increasing the home supply of food. The Society is recognised by the Board of Agriculture as its Official Agent and he is paid principally by state funds
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Aug 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |