| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 431
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Batty
Age: 24
Address: Castle Bolton, Redmire
Occupation: Farm labourer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Batty, father and employer
Summary of case: William Battys appeal to the local tribunal states: that he is the only worker on the farm, and the next four months being the busiest time of the year. I shall be unable to manage by myself. My other three sons are already in the Army. The local tribunal decision: Application for renewal of certificate refused on 30 Mar 1916 William Batty appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal I have 3 sons in the Army in training, and if my other son be taken it will place me in a serious position for I shall not be able to carry on my farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916 Allowed Exemption to 1 Oct 1916 |