| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 409
Appeal against conscription of: David William Franks
Age: 36
Address: Thornton le Beans, Northallerton
Occupation: Joiner, cartwright and undertaker
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: David William Franks
Summary of case: It will cause hardship if I am called to the Colours as it is impossible for my brother to manage a steam engine and sow also ten acres of land, three head of cattle and one horse. We cannot get anyone to take my place. We are one man short now and has a lot of work in for the Farmers.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916. Allowed to 1 Oct 1916 |