| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 698
Appeal against conscription of: Walter Porter
Age: Not stated
Address: 38 Swan Street, York
Occupation: Stockman and milker
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Colonel R J Meysey-Thompson, Employer
Summary of Case: The original appeal to the local tribunal was that he was essential to the business, including milking. The appeal was on the grounds that his other workman has also been called up. The local tribunal refused his appeal, stating Appellant did not appear before tribunal who were of the opinion that his small dairy was not of sufficient importance or size to justify them in granting exemption. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/697]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Conditional exemption,[provided he remains in current employment.] [Note on index] see case no 2986 [NRCC/CL 9/1/2986] |