| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 953
Appeal against conscription of: Thomas Lodge Calvert
Age: 20
Address: Gunnerside, Richmond
Occupation: Shepherd
Local tribunal: Reeth Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: Captain B W Williams, Military Representative
Summary of case: The original application was made by his father on the grounds that he was essential to the running of the farm. The military representative states that the man is one of five workers, none of whom are serving.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed with conditional exemption to 1 Sep 1916. That is final. |