| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 67
Appeal against conscription of: Benjamin Leggett
Age: Not stated
Address: 38 Lambton Street, Normanby, Eston
Occupation: Dairy and poultry farmer
Local tribunal: Eston Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Benjamin Leggett
Summary of case: Claims that a dairy business comes under the list of Certified Occupations, and he should therefore be exempt. Leaving the business would incur serious hardship. Mr. Leggett does not consider the work suitable to be carried on by a woman. The decision of the local tribunal had stated that the work can be done by a woman.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Mar 1916. Dismissed |