| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 660
Appeal against conscription of: Ernest Trenholm.
Age:
Address: Manor House Farm, Roxby, Staithes
Occupation: Horseman.
Local tribunal: Whitby Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue on present occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Recruiting officer disagreed with the local tribunal stating that the farm could be worked by someone of non-military age or his brother with help from the two daughters. Attached is an appeal form from Graham Craig appealing against the local tribunal decision for both brothers, stating 'That it is not in the national interest that these two men should remain in their present employment but that one of them should be engaged in military service.'
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Dismissed |