| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 971
Appeal against conscription of: Arthur Munday
Age: 24
Address: Middleton Tyas
Occupation: Cowman etc
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Jane Munday, mother
Summary of case: The original application to the local tribunal was from his employer that he was essential to the business (estate agents). The local tribunal refused his application. His mother then appealed to the North Riding Appeal Tribunal and states that he is the only remaining son (out of four), the others having already been called up, and his mother is entirely dependent on him.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed to 1 Aug 1916. This to be final. |