| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5544
Appeal against conscription of: William J Mealing
Age: 44
Address: Aiskew, Bedale
Occupation: Gardener
Local tribunal: Bedale Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship e) ill health or infirmity
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: W J Mealing
Summary of case: Mealing` is involved in the production of food. He has been employed because he is an older man, suffers from rheumatism and not likely to be called up. He has appealed in place of his employers (Colonel & Mrs Grant) because they are currently away and will not be back home within the necessary time frame.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 20 Jul 1918. Dismissed. |