| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 829
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Gregg
Age: 19
Address: Bellerby, Leyburn
Occupation: Farm labourer
Local tribunal: Leyburn Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Frederick Riddell, Military Representative
Summary of Case: Previously given temporary exemption of three months. Employer appears to have tried to get a substitute by advertising and allow the farmer to carry on his business. Military representative states that it is not in the national interest that this man be retained in his present occupation.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 16 Jun 1916. Withdrawn. Decision of local tribunal confirmed. |