| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 933
Appeal against conscription of: Frank Kirton
Age: 35
Address: 78 High Street, Redcar
Occupation: Cowman and foreman
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: e) exempt occupation
Appellant: R R Pybus, employer
Summary of case: Farm owner claimed Kirton was indispensable. He had already employed three female workers but the work was too heavy for them. He asked for a further extension for Kirton. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2253]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 23 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 Dec 1916. Conditional |