| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4077
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Ward
Age: 30
Address: Field House, Newholm
Occupation: Farmer etc
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Graham Craig, Military representative
Summary of case: It is not in the national interest that this man should remain in his present occupation, but should be engaged in military service. However, Ernest's father had a large market garden cultivated by Ernest Ward with his father going to Whitby to sell the produce. There is also a smallholding with 50 hens, 3 pigs, 2 cows and a few cattle. The only other employee is a woman. The original application for exemption was made by his father on 31 May 1917.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. |