| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4265
Appeal against conscription of: Herbert Kitching
Age: 35
Address: Mill Hill, Masham
Occupation: Estate mason
Local tribunal: Masham Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Lady Cowell
Summary of case: Kitching was granted an exemption by the local tribunal on 31 March 1917 until 1 Oct 1917. He received notice papers for 2 Oct 1917. His employer said he worked hard on the estate and surrounding farms. The local tribunal refused the appeal but he was not to be called up until 15 Nov 1917. Kitching appealed against this decision to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/3260]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Dismissed |