| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 786
Appeal against conscription of: William F Balderson
Age: 19
Address: Ampleforth, Malton
Occupation: Farmer, baker salesman
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: f) conscientious objection, g) exempt occupation
Appellant: W W Balderson, father and employer
Summary of Case: Disabled father aged 60. He has 30 acres with three horses and cant do the work without his son. Local tribunal found father not as infirm as claims, plus has three daughters and a younger son. The horses are for van work which daughters could do for bakery business. This was second application first being on conscientious grounds.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Dismissed. |