| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 804
Appeal against conscription of: Arnold Potter Leadley
Age: 19
Address: Railway Street, Kirbymoorside
Occupation: Tailors assistant
Local tribunal: Kirbymoorside Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Thomas Leadley, father and employer
Summary of Case: Eldest son and many other workmen gone, called to the colours. So Arnold is pivotal in fathers business. Arnolds mother is an invalid and needs carrying around the house. Local tribunal finds son is not indispensable.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Allowed Exemption to 1 Jul 1916 |