| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4600
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick Willoughby
Age: 32
Address: Church Terrace, Northallerton
Occupation: Builder etc
Local tribunal: Northallerton Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: F Willoughby
Summary of case: Willoughby said the building firm had lost ten men to the army and never appealed for any of them. The remaining ten were aged 60 to 70, apart from one and could not be asked to do certain jobs because of their age. These jobs still had to be done, especially on farms and estates which he felt was of national importance. The firm was one of the oldest established businesses the district. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4287]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Jan 1918. Refused but not to be called up before 16 Feb 1918. |