| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4079
Appeal against conscription of: George Waind
Age: 25
Address: High Farm, Hawsker, Whitby, N. Yorks
Occupation: Farmer and butcher
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship and e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Lieut. 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, the local tribunal state in their reasons for their decision to give exemption provided Waind joins the Volunteer Training Corps that the man is engaged in more important national work as a farmer and butcher than he would be if he were to join the army.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Aug 1917. Dismissed. Military appeal. |