| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4848
Appeal against conscription of: Harry King
Age: 36
Address: Aiskew, Bedale
Occupation: Market gardener
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Harry King
Summary of case: The business has a holding of 5 ½ acres, three grass, he also has two cows that are hired out. He recognises the need to produce as much as he can at this present moment. Harry King stats that as he was rejected from military service as unfit, would nearly be impossible for him to undergo military training. He is short of 1 finger on his left hand. He have previously been given 6 months exemption and works 3 days weekly for farmers. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4269 4269
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Dismissed. |