| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 663
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Burnett.
Age:30
Address: 34 Church Street, Whitby.
Occupation: Carting Agent etc.
Local tribunal: Whitby Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Graham Craig, Recruiting Officer
Summary of Case: Craig states that Burnett did not have any carting contracts, and these were in fact held by his brother. He also states that Burnett has only recently taken on the farm. Previously the local tribunal had decided that Burnett should carry on farming and join the VTC
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 30 May 1916. Dismissed |