| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4271
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Metcalfe
Age: 41
Address: Market Place, Leyburn
Occupation: Greengrocer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Metcalfe
Summary of Case: On 21 June 1917 the North Riding Appeal Tribunal had granted exemption to 30 September 1917. Appealing to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal for a further exemption. He is C1 fit, and hard of hearing and will be 42 December 1917. He has a thriving business, which had three men and horses before the war. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3726, NRCC/CL 9/1/4851, NRCC/CL 9/1/5689]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 11 Oct 1917. Application allowed with the temporary exemption until 31 Mar 1918. |