| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4519
Appeal against conscription of: Ralph Luck jr
Age: 18
Address: Nab Farm, Bowes
Occupation: Farm worker
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 g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Ralph Luck sr, father and employer
Summary of case: Previous appeal decided 20 Oct 1917, allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1918. Appellant farms 170 acres with livestock, having only one son remaining at home to help, and is himself in poor health. Luck jr holds a voucher from the Country War Agricultural Committee. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4315]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Jan 1918. Allowed to 31 Mar 1918 |