| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2239
Appeal against conscription of: Charles Walker
Age: Not stated
Address: High Street Marske by Sea
Occupation: Farrier, implement maker and rep.
Local tribunal: Guisborough Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: Not stated
Appellant: Charles Walker
Summary of case: Mr Walker states that he is employed by 13 farmers in the area and works for the horse buyers in Marske, New Marske and Upleatham. He is currently repairing a large number of agricultural implements. If he was to 'go' his customers say they could not get the work done. He is working single handed with casual help; the business formally employed three men. He is also shoeing horses for the mill.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 8 Dec 1916 Application refused but not to be called up before February 1917. Previous case no 1117decided 27 July allowed exemption until 23 November |