| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5532
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Whitby
Age: 40
Address: White House, Hudswell
Occupation: Farmer and cowmaster
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Medical grade: C3
Appellant: Richard Whitby
Summary of case: (Also previous case 4539) Richard farms 30 acres of land plus livestock, cuts 100 acres of grass land for smallholders. He also works for the Road Board for the County Council at Catterick Camp. If he was called up, he would have to close his business down. As he was only passed fit as CIII, he feels he is of more use continuing in his current occupation. [Case papers for NRCC/CL 9/1/4539 included with this case. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1610, NRCC/CL 9/1/2569, NRCC/CL 9/1/4110, NRCC/9/1/4539, NRCC/CL 9/1/5532]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Allowed to 1 Jan 1919. |