| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5688
Appeal against conscription of: John Kirk
Age: 40
Address: Leyburn
Occupation: Draper
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested:
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Medical grade: C1
Appellant: John Kirk
Summary of case: In December 1015 Kirk was rejected as unfit for service. In August 1016 he was reclassified C1. He has been in business 17 years and all his capital is sunk into the business; stock is worth about £1600. He has only one young woman to assist him. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/1896, NRCC/CL 9/1/3246, NRCC/CL 9/1/4270, NRCC/CL 9/1/4852, NRCC/CL 9/1/5688]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 17 Sep 1918. Allowed to 1 Mar 1919. |