| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 4968
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Midgley
Age: 31
Address: Bishopthorpe, York
Occupation: Stallion man and horseman
Local tribunal: Flaxton Rural 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: Geo Crombie & son, Solicitors, York
Summary of case: Previously before the North Riding Tribunal on 13 Apr 1918: although he was doing work of national importance, he was graded A and so had to be called up. He was re-examined at his own request and regraded 2, ie B1 or lower. The army had offered a substitute who was probably a higher grade, and the employer knew of reasons [not stated] why he was not as experienced or trustworthy as Midgley. This substitute had not been called up.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 3 May 1918. Allowed to 1 Aug 1918. Final. |