| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 583
Appeal against conscription of: John William Andrew, Junior
Age: 19
Address: Bellerby, Leyburn
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Andrew Junior was employed by his father, Andrew Senior, working some 80 acres of land. The farm boy had left, leaving him the sole labourer. The local tribunal had granted a temporary exemption of three months from 4 May 1916, to which the military representative objected.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Dismissed |