| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 223
Appeal against conscription of: William Fredrick Balderson
Age: 19
Address: Ampleforth, Malton
Occupation: Farmer and bakers salesman
Local tribunal: Helmsley Rural District Council
Central tribunal: Central tribunal case number W.1151
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, f) conscientious objection
Appellant: William Wright Balderson employer and father
Summary of case: William Wright Balderson applied for absolute exemption on behalf of his son on grounds of conscientious objection and also that his son was essential to the running of his farm, due to his own poor health. Claim of conscientious objection dismissed at local tribunal, but temporary exemption granted to allow for business to be put in order. The local tribunal also states that the claim of conscientious objection is absolute humbug. They also state that there is another son and four daughter who could run the farm.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 29 March 1916. Dismissed |