| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4577
Appeal against conscription of: William Carver.
Age: 23
Address: Melrose House, Sutton, Thirsk
Occupation: Horseman, general farm foreman.
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Thomas Carver, father and employer
Summary of case: Appeals for his son as he himself is unable to do anything on the farm. He suffers from heart problems and asthma in addition to rheumatism. He wishes to take on additional land but would be unable to do this if he loses the services of his son. In March 1916 his son was rejected and sent back home. Rejected again in March 1917 as son unfit for military service but in Feb 1917 he was recalled for examination and passed B1.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Dismissed... |