| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4116
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Hornby
Age: 27
Address: 6 Marketplace, Richmond
Occupation: Head schoolmaster
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation,
Appellant: Canon N.Egerton Leigh, Employer, The Rectory, Richmond.
Summary of case: Only male teacher in school, with 98 boys and 56 girls, most over 11 years of age, he is essential for the continued workings of the school. He is also a member of the Volunteer Training Corps and secretary of the local central war savings committee. He works on a farm during holidays and weekends. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3212]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Aug 1917 Allowed to 18 Nov 1917. |