| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 433
Appeal against conscription of: William Scott
Age: 34
Address: 8 Richmond Terrace, Leyburn
Occupation: Farrier and general blacksmith
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No 433
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: e) ill health or infirmity, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Christopher Scott., father and employer
Summary of Case: Father claims that his son is a starred man and that he is troubled with flat feet and bunions and frequently very lame so he would not stand military training. As a blacksmith local farmers rely on him for shoeing the horses and repairing agricultural implements. The local limestone quarry works rely on him for maintaining their equipment and shoeing their horses. The quarry is seen as being important for the war effort as it supplies limestone to the local iron works. The Director of Harmby Limestone Quarries Ltd wrote a letter in support of William Scotts appeal stating that he is needed to keep the business running. A letter from a Ratepayer supported the appeal on the grounds that there were more single young slackers available rather than married men having to go.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Apr 1916. Dismissed |