| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4154
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Lancaster
Age: Not stated
Address: Cawthorpe, Bedale
Occupation: Farm Labourer
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: M N Lancaster, father
Summary of case: Appellant suffers from tuberculosis and in his opinion would be no use to the army. His other two sons are already serving, one of whom has been in hospital for the last 8 months. A medical examination was arranged and he was classed as C2. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2295]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Dismissed, not to be called up before 31 Oct 1917. |