| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 637
Appeal against conscription of: John William Fryer
Age: 37
Address: Brompton-on-Swale, Darlington
Occupation: Brewer and herdsman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation d) serious hardship
Appellant: James Fryer, father and employer
Summary of Case: Appellant is short of men. His son has cattle and 20 acres of land to look after. Would be a great financial loss to appellant if son went into military service.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 May 1916. Dismissed |