| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5627
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Porter
Age: 43
Address: Slingsby
Occupation: Gamekeeper
Local tribunal: Malton Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal:
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: R W Lund National Service Representative
Summary of case: The case was reviewed because of new regulations (Withdrawal Order No 1). Porter was responsible for maintaining rabbit fencing around 3,300 acres and had caught 400 couples of rabbits in the previous year as well as other vermin. It was agreed that a replacement was needed and so he was not to be called up before 1st Oct 1918.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Aug 1918. Allowed National Service appeal. Certificate to be cancelled. |