| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4849
Appeal against conscription of: Frederick John Humble
Age: 38
Address: Wensley, Leyburn
Occupation: Chauffeur, etc
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 Lord Bolton, employer
Summary of case: ‘Humble argues that he has many public appointments amongst others Vice Chairman of the North Riding Territorial Association, Alderman of the North Riding County Council, Chairman of the Hang West Branch of Magistrates, Special Constable Commander, the Chairman of the Hang West emergency Committee and Member of the Central Emergency Committee, and it is most expedient that he should have an efficient Chauffeur and attendant to carry out my public and other duties. Humble is responsible for the entire work of the electric lighting of Bolton Hall stables and Farm stables. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/4580]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 6 Apr 1918. Allowed to 31 May 1918. |