| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 423
Appeal against conscription of: Leonard James Lord
Age: 38
Address: Sonoma, LEspec Street, Northallerton
Occupation: Dairying
Local tribunal: Northallerton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Swain.
Summary of case: Owing to his technical knowledge and skill is indispensable to keep going a milk business which sells over £40,000 worth annually. Already 19 men have gone to serve in the Army out of twenty four. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1407 and NRCC/CL 9/1/2627]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Apr 1916 Allowed. Exemption to 1 Aug 1916 |