| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 46
Appeal against conscription of: George Morley
Age: 31
Address: Ashes Farm, Ruswarp, Whitby
Occupation: Skilled farm worker
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship g) exempt occupation
Appellant: Joseph Morley, father, farmer and employer
Summary of case: Joseph Morley 59 and has a farm of 80 acres. He has another son, aged 18. Neither he or his other son are strong enough to work the horses. He has two daughters, one of which is ill. His father has tried to hire a second man to help but failed to find one fit for work. The local tribunal find that It is not expedient in the national interest that George Morley should continue in his current job and no hardship would occur if he were called up. His job is not an exempt occupation.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Mar 1916. Dismissed |