| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4429
Appeal against conscription of: William Forrest
Age: 25
Address: Hunderthwaite, Romaldkirk
Occupation: Farm manager
Local tribunal: Startforth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity ,g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Robert Forrest, father and employer
Summary of case: Farm manager for 65 year old father and unable to carry out any farm work. He is category c2 having only one eye. ApplicantÂ’s wife also an invalid. One brother already serving in France [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3545].
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Nov 1917. Allowed to 1 Jan 1918 |