| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4484
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Learmen
Age: 41
Address: Sheriff Hutton, York
Occupation: General Dealer in Metal and Iron Goods
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: Arthur Learmen
Summary of case: Has been in business for himself for 25 year, dealing in metal and casting for local residents. He has three horses and three rulleys. If he was forced to join the colours he would be forced to close the business. He collects a large amount of metal for the government. The local tribunal states that previously Learman at 4'10 in height was too short to join the army. Subsequently the lowering of army height requirement now means that Learman is eligible, and his work is not indispensable to the war effort.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Dec 1917. Dismissed |