| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 976
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Edwin Metcalf
Age: 21
Address: Hill House, Whashton
Occupation: Farm and smallholder
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity;
Appellant: Charles Edwin Metcalf
Summary of case: Previously granted a temporary exemption in order to manage his farm and herd. Application is for an extension to this to gather in the hay and therefore avoid serious hardship. If granted, promises not to apply again.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Allowed. Exemption granted to Aug 1 1916.to include statuary extension. |