| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4580
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick John Humble
Age: 38
Address: Wensley, Leyburn
Occupation: Chauffer and electrician for lighting
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: The Right Honourable Lord Bolton, Bolton Hall, Wensley, Leyburn
Summary of case: Present employer, the Right Honourable Lord Bolton, who holds many public offices, states it, is most expedient that he should have an efficient chauffeur and an attendant in order to carry out his public duties. Humble is responsible for the entire electric lighting of the stables and farm stables at Bolton Hall. [See also NRCC/Cl 9/1/4157]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918 Allowed to 31 March 1918. |