| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5796
Appeal against conscription of: Robert Sturdy
Age: 42
Address: Spotted Cow Hotel, Cattle Market, York
Occupation: Licensed victualler and farmer and cattle agister.
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal:
Medical grade: 2
Appellant: E J & A Peters, Solicitors, New St, York
Summary of case: Previous case was decided 18 Sept 1918. National service representatives appeal allowed with leave for Sturdy to appeal again if his agricultural certificate was withdrawn. He claimed that as an Agister for the York cattle market his work was of national importance. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/6718]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 2 Nov 1918, referred to the War Agricultural Committee. |