| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 595
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Morland
Age: Not stated
Address: Gayle, Hawes
Occupation: Works with steam roller
Local tribunal: Aysgarth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Sydney Pearson, Military Representative
Summary of case: Morland had been given a temporary certificate of exemption to 1 Aug 1916, on the grounds that two of his brothers were in the forces and so that the harvest could be got in. One son had now been rejected as medically unfit and therefore available for work on the land at home. The recruiting officer therefore asked for a review.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 19 May 1916. Allowed. Certificate cancelled |