| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 809
Appeal against conscription of: William Rymer
Age: 23
Address: Cropton Mill, Pickering
Occupation: Horseman
Local tribunal: Pickering Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: J Rymer, father and employer
Summary of Case: Only man on farm to help with farm and water corn mill. Other son has already been called up. Being lame J Rymer cannot work the farm on his own. Local tribunal finds another son under military age is at home who can help and so could well manage. After decision on 7 Jun 1916, a further appeal is requested by Clive Behrens, military representative. Reheard on 29 Jul 1916: Previous decision revoked man to join army.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 7 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Oct 1916. Reheard on 29 Jul 1916: Previous decision revoked man to join army. |