| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5710
Appeal against conscription of: George R Hugill
Age: 26
Address: Gillamoor
Occupation: Joiner
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, b) engaged in different occupation d) serious hardship, e) exempt occupation
Medical grade: 1
Appellant: Pearsons and Russell Solicitors on behalf of Hugill
Summary of case: Hugill had been granted exemption to 1 May 1918. He now appealed on the grounds that his occupation was protected from military service by the War Agricultural Committee being the only joiner and wheelwright in the two villages on the moors. He had previously been granted conditional exemption on two occasions. Additionally, he was the only undertaker in the village, and he had elderly parentsÂ’ dependent upon him with no private means who could not live on the separation allowance if he were to be called up. He regularly drilled with the North Riding Volunteers in accordance with his condition of exemption. The War Agricultural Executive Committee sent a supporting letter stating that he was protected from Military Service. [Case papers for 5193 included with these papers. See also NRCC/CL 9/1/3326, NRCC/CL 9/1/3851, NRCC/CL 9/1/4603]
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 18 Sep 1918. Withdrawn. |