| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4183
Appeal against conscription of: William Raw Longstaff
Age: 20
Address: Leeming Bar, Bedale
Occupation: Butcher's apprentice.
Local tribunal: Bedale District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: J. W Longstaff, employer
Summary of case: If Mr Longstaff was taken into the army it would be impossible for him to carry on his business as there is no available labour in the district. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3733]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Sep 1917. Dismissed |