Military Tribunals – Arthur Richard HALL

Appealed for absolute exemption. He was the only one left to work 10 acres of land he held in partnership with his mother. He had one child of two months and was the sole support of his mother's home as well as his own.

Arthur Richard Hall (27), market gardener, Badsey, a married man with one child, applied. He said he was in partnership with his widowed mother. He had five brothers, three of whom were gardeners, at Badsey. One occupying land near theirs. One who was in the army had been discharged in consequence of injuries.

Decertified by the War Agricultural Committee, and could only appeal on the grounds of domestic hardship. Arthur Richard Hall (29), market gardener, Badsey, was represented by Mr Geoffrey New. He is a married man in partnership with his widowed mother, aged 65. Appellant has not yet been up for medical examination. Lieutenant Dixon said no men off the land Grade 2 were taken, and if Hall was passed Grade 2 he would come back into civil life.