| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4412
Appeal against conscription of: Tom Birch
Age: 32
Address: Leeming, Bedale
Occupation: Nursery foreman
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: John Harkness, employer
Summary of case: His employer appeals on the grounds that Birch is the only expert workman left and could help in the utilization of land for food production. Birch has a weak knee and weakness after a back operation. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3475]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |