| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 658
Appeal against conscription of: William Alderson.
Age: 21 years and 9 months
Address: Newbiggin Hall, Sleights.
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue present occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Local tribunal decided that Alderson should continue in his present occupation and join the VTC. Recruiting officer objected stating the farm could be worked by the tenant and the other sons aged 16 and 15.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Allowed. Certificate withdrawn. |